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The Rock of Sela (Petra)
Scholars consistently identify "the rock" mentioned in this verse as Sela, the capital city of Edom. This location is famously known by its later Greek name, Petra. This detail connects the biblical narrative to a specific, well-known historical and archaeological site.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 25:12
18th Century
Theologian
The top of the rock - Rather, “the height of Selah” (or, Petra), near which the battle was probably fought. On the cruel features of the Edo…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 25:12
19th Century
Bishop
And other ten thousand left alive. —Rather, And ten thousand the sons of Judah took alive. The Septuagint render…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 25:12
17th Century
Pastor
And other ten thousand left alive did the children of Judah
carry away captive
The rest…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 25:1–13
17th Century
Minister
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…