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A Calculated Revenge
Commentators explain that the dismissed Israelite mercenaries did not simply raid Judah on their way home. They likely returned to Israel and then launched a deliberate, retaliatory invasion. Feeling insulted by their dismissal, they attacked Judah's cities, killing 3,000 people and taking much plunder as a calculated act of revenge.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 25:13
18th Century
Theologian
To avenge the insult (2 Chronicles 25:10), the troops of Joash proceeded southward and ravaged all the Jewish towns and villages betwee…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 25:13
19th Century
Bishop
But the soldiers of the army. —Literally, Now the men of the troop, whom Amaziah had sent back from going with him to the war,…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 25:13
17th Century
Pastor
But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that
they should not go with him to battle
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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…