Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah; and he reigned a full month in Samaria.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

A full month. —Literally, as in the margin. Thenius says Shallum cannot have reigned a full month, as Zechariah 11:8 obvi…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Shallum the son of Jabesh began to reign in the nine and
thirtieth year of Uzziah king of Judah

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy compared with the state of Israel. The im…

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