For again the Edomites had come and smitten Judah, and carried away captives.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The Edomites took advantage of the setbacks of Ahaz and were perhaps in league with Rezin (see 2 Kings 16:6 note). The pitilessness of …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For again.And moreover.

Smitten Judah.Smitten in Judah, i.e., inflicted a defeat u…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

The Edomites had been under subjection to Judah; but now that God had left her, Judah could not hold her position.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For again the Edomites had come
As in the days of Jehoshaphat, (2 Chronicles 20:10) ,

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…

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