And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Sons of Belial - that is, “worthle persons” (Deuteronomy 13:13). Witne es must be two in number according to the Law ([Reference…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Two men—in accordance with Numbers 35:30; Deuteronomy 17:6.

Sons of Belial.—See Judges 19:22;[Re…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness
against him
Worthless wr…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

When, instead of a suitable helper, a man has an agent for Satan in the form of an artful, unprincipled, yet beloved wife, fatal effects may be exp…

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