And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shophach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The last effort of the Arameans. They are defeated, and become vassals to David.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 19:1).

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The history is here repeated which we read in 2 Samuel 10. The only safety of sinners consists in submitting to the Lord, seeking peace with him, a…

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