Then Amaziah separated them, [to wit], the army that had come to him out of Ephraim, to go home again: why their anger was greatly kindled against Judah, and they returned home in fierce anger.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Such a dismissal was sure to arouse great indignation. The Israelites would assume they were dismissed because their good faith was suspected. For …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Namely, the army.The troop (le prefixed, as a sign of the accusative).

To go home again.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then Amaziah separated them from his army, among whom they were incorporated and ranked, to wit, the army tha…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Amaziah was no enemy to religion, but a cool and indifferent friend. Many do what is good, but not with a perfect heart. Rashness makes work for re…

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