And when it was told David, he gathered all Israel together, and passed over Jordan, and came to Helam. And the Syrians set themselves in array against David, and fought with him.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He gathered ... and passed. —David, hearing of the great Syrian rally, now took the field in person. Joab may have been with him, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when it was told David What preparations the Syrians were making to fight him, and where they were:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here is a new attempt by the Syrians. Even a baffled cause will persist as long as there is any life in it; the enemies of the Son of David do so. …

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