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ye made also a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But ye looked not unto him that had done this, neither had ye respect unto him that purposed it long ago.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Ye made also a ditch - That is, they made a “reservoir” to retain the water. The word ‘ditch,’ however, well describes the characte…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Ye made also a ditch between the two walls. —Better, a pond or pool, to form a reservoir for the city's…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

You made also a ditch. The first clause of this verse relates to the preceding topics; for he means that they were reduced to extreme need…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

You made also a ditch between the two walls
The outward and the inward; for Hezekiah not only repaired the broken wa…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The weakness of Judah now appeared more than ever. Now also they revealed their carnal confidence and their carnal security. They looked to the for…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. The burden of the valley. Here the prophet issues a threat against those who were joined to the people of God by their position of…

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