And when all the kings who were servants of Hadade'zer saw that they had been defeated by Israel, they made peace with Israel, and became subject to them. So the Syrians feared to help the Ammonites any more.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Servants to Hadarezer - This gives us an idea of the great power of Hadarezer, and consequently of the strength of Israel during David’s vic…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Servants to Hadarezer. —The vassal kings, who had been subject to Hadarezer, now transferred their allegiance to David; but it is …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when all the kings [that were] servants to Hadarezer
That were subject to him, and at his beck and command, at l…

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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