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A Costly Military Alliance
Commentators note that King Amaziah hired 100,000 soldiers from the northern kingdom of Israel, which was known for its idolatry. The payment was a hundred talents of silver, a massive sum estimated by scholars to be worth between £35,000 and £40,000 sterling in modern terms. This was a significant military and financial investment.
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2 Chronicles
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 25:6
19th Century
Bishop
He hired also ... out of Israel — that is, from the northern kingdom. The number has probably suffered in transmission. T…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 25:6
17th Century
Pastor
He hired also one hundred thousand mighty men of valour out of
Israel
The ten tribes,…
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…