But the men of the army whom Amaziah sent back, that they should not go with him to battle, fell on the cities of Judah, from Samaria even to Beth-horon, and struck of them three thousand, and took much spoil.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But the soldiers of the army which Amaziah sent back, that
they should not go with him to battle

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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