Ahaz gathered together the vessels of the house of God, and cut in pieces the vessels of the house of God, and shut up the doors of the house of Yahweh; and he made him altars in every corner of Jerusalem.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Compare the note on 2 Kings 16:17. The temple worship was suspended, the lamps were put out, and the doors were shut to prevent the pri…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Gathered together the vessels. —According to some manuscripts the Syriac, Arabic, Vulgate, and Targum, all the vessels.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

He set up little shrines, so that every passer-by might worship which idol he pleased, and each man might present a little incense; thus the whole …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And gathered together the ve els of the house of God, and cut
in pieces the ve els of the house of God

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel gained this victory because God was wrathful with Judah and made Israel His rod of indignation. He reminds them of their own sins. It is unb…

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