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Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah struck of the Edomites in the Valley of Salt eighteen thousand.
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Resolving a Bible Difficulty
Commentators note a difference between this account (Abishai smiting Edom) and the parallel in 2 Samuel 8 (David smiting Aram). Scholars explain this is likely a scribal error in Samuel, and that "Edom" is the correct reading, supported by other scriptures (like Psalm 60) and ancient translations. This shows how careful study can harmonize different biblical accounts.
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19th Century
Anglican
The subjugation of Edom. The paragraph mark should be at 1 Chronicles 18:12, not 1 Chronicles 18:13.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 18:1).
Presbyterian
This chapter is the same as 2 Samuel 8. Our good fight of faith, under the Captain of our salvation, will end in everlasting triumph and peace. The…
