But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.
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The children of the murderers he did not kill - This seems to be noted as a rare instance of clemency (compare the note on [Reference 2 King…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Even with the kings of Israel. — Probably some words have fallen out, and the original text was: “and was buried in Samaria
John Gill
JohnGill
But the children of the murderers he slew not Which is an instance of his clemency and goodness, and of his strict regard…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
Amaziah began well, but did not continue as he had begun. It is not enough to do what our pious predecessors did, merely to keep up the common usag…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes