The captain of fifty and the honorable man, The counselor and the skillful artisan, And the expert enchanter.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The captain of fifty - This likely referred to an officer in the army. The idea is that the commanders of the various divisions of the army …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The captain of fifty, and the honourable man. —The first title implies a division like that of Exodus 18:21, of which “fifty” was …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The captain of fifty A semi-centurion, such a one as in (2 Kings 1:9–13) . So far should there be from being …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God was about to deprive Judah of every stay and support. The city and the land were to be made desolate because their words and works had been reb…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. For behold the Sovereign. Here begins the second part of the chapter, in which the prophet denounces their sin of oppress…