It happened, when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne, that he struck all the house of Baasha: he didn`t leave him a single man-child, neither of his relatives, nor of his friends.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Neither of his relatives, nor of his friends - Zimri’s measures were extraordinarily severe. Not only was the royal family exterminated, but…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And it came to pass when he began to reign, as soon as he sat on his throne

Perhaps the very first day.

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

This chapter relates entirely to the kingdom of Israel and the revolutions of that kingdom. God still calls Israel His people, though wretchedly co…

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