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Clarifying the Attackers
Most commentators agree that the original Hebrew text likely contains a minor scribal error. Instead of listing the 'Ammonites' twice, the text probably intended to name the 'Maonites,' a tribe from Mount Seir. This clarification helps the reader understand the three distinct enemy groups allied against Judah.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 20:1
18th Century
Theologian
The present Hebrew (and English) text mentions the Ammonites twice. Therefore, some adopt a different reading and translate, “the children of Ammon…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 20:1
19th Century
Bishop
It came to pass after this also. — Rather, And it came to pass afterwards, that is, after the battle of Ramoth-Gilead, an…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Chronicles 20:1–3
19th Century
Preacher
It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against J…
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John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 20:1
17th Century
Pastor
It came to pass after this also After Jehoshaphat's return from Ramothgilead, and putting the civil and religious affairs…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 20:1–13
17th Century
Minister
In all dangers, public or personal, our first task should be to seek help from God. This is why days for national fasting and prayer are advantageo…