There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have ruled over all countries beyond the river; and toll, tribute, and custom, was paid unto them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Mighty kings ... - If this reference can scarcely have been to David or Solomon (see marginal reference), of whom neither the Babylonian nor…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Mighty kings. —David and Solomon, and some few kings down to Josiah, had extended their sway and made nations tributary ([Referenc…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

There have been mighty kings also over Jerusalem, which have
ruled over all countries beyond the river

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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