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Therefore shalt thou give a parting gift to Moresheth-gath: the houses of Achzib shall be a deceitful thing unto the kings of Israel.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Therefore you shall give - (bridal) presents to Moresheth Gath. Therefore! Since Judah had thus become a partaker of Israel’s sins, she had …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Give presents — that is, you shall cease to give to Moresheth-gath the protection due from a husband to a wife: you shall give her…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here the Prophet alludes to another matter—that they would attempt to pacify their enemies with gifts and would try to redeem themselves and their …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore shall you give presents to Moreshethgath
Since Lachish was the cause of leading Judah into idolatry, and w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet laments that Israel's case is desperate; but declare it not in Gath. Do not gratify those who make merry with the sins or with…

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