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A Strategic Defense
Commentators identify Gath, Mareshah, and Ziph as specific, known locations within Judah's territory. By cross-referencing with books like Joshua and 1 Samuel, scholars show these were established towns. This list is not random; it represents a strategic line of defense Rehoboam was building to protect his kingdom.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 11:8
18th Century
Theologian
For Gath, see the note on Joshua 13:3. Its native king, Achish (1 Kings 2:39), is to be regarded not as an independent monarch, but as …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 11:8
19th Century
Bishop
Gath. — Uncertain. Perhaps in the Wady-el-Gat north of Ascalon. (See 1 Kings 2:39 and [Reference 1 Chronicles…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 11:5–15
19th Century
Preacher
No wonder, therefore, that Rehoboam's kingdom was strengthened by the advent of these men, who were, doubtless, the best men in the whole country, …
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 11:8
17th Century
Pastor
And Gath
Which cannot be that Gath which was one of the principalities of the Philistines, but a city in the tribe o…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 11:1–12
17th Century
Minister
A few good words might have prevented the rebellion of Rehoboam's subjects; but all the force of his kingdom cannot bring them back. And it is in v…