so that the people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shout from the sound of the people's weeping, for the people shouted with a great shout, and the sound was heard afar.

Commentaries

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The noise was heard from far away.—The people also joined in the weeping, which was accompanied by shrill cries. The rejoicing and…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So that the people could not discern the noise of the shout of
joy from the noise of the weeping of the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There was a remarkable mixture of emotions when the foundation of the temple was laid. Those who only knew the misery of having no temple at all pr…

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