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But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I come not against thee this day, but against the house wherewith I have war: for God commanded me to make haste: forbear thee from meddling with God, who is with me, that he destroy thee not.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The house with which I have war - Necho viewed Babylon as the successor and representative of Assyria—the hereditary enemy of Egypt—and he m…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But ... ambassadors. — And ... messengers.

What have I to …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But he sent ambassadors to him
That is, Necho sent to Josiah:

saying, what have I to do with you,…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Scripture does not condemn Josiah's conduct in opposing Pharaoh. Yet Josiah seems to deserve blame for not inquiring of the Lord after he was w…

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