For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in their steads until the captivity.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A war of conquest between the three tribes east of Jordan, and their Arab neighbours. The date is not given.

(18) Of valiant men.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For there fell down many slain
Many were killed in the battle, besides the great number of prisoners made, so that t…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This chapter gives some account of the two tribes and a half seated on the east side of Jordan. They were taken captive by the king of Assyria beca…

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