We certify the king that, if this city be builded again, and the walls thereof set up, by this means thou shalt have no portion on this side the river.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

No portion on this side the river. —The same unscrupulous use of language: that is, if the river Euphrates is meant. In t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

We certify the king, that if this city be built again, and the walls of it set up As it formerly was, and now attempted, …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is an old slander, that the prosperity of the church would be hurtful to kings and princes. Nothing can be more false, for true godliness teache…

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