He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the LORD God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gathhepher.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He restored the border of Israel — In the course of his long reign, Jeroboam recovered the old boundaries of the Holy Land to the north, eas…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He restored. Rather, He it was who restored the border, that is, he wrested out of the hands of the Syrians the territory…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He restored the coast of Israel
The cities upon it, which had been taken away from them by their enemies:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God raised up the prophet Jonah, and by him declared the purposes of His favor to Israel. It is a sign that God has not cast off His people if He c…

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