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The children of Israel carried away captive of their brothers two hundred thousand, women, sons, and daughters, and took also away much spoil from them, and brought the spoil to Samaria.
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The Shocking Scale of Tragedy
Commentators are struck by the immense number of captives—200,000 women and children. The text emphasizes they were Israel's "brethren," highlighting the deep cruelty of this civil conflict. Scholars note that while staggering, such large numbers of captives are corroborated by other ancient records, confirming the historical plausibility of this devastating event.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Of their brethren. —Heightening the barbarity of the deed. See 2 Chronicles 28:11.
Two hun…
Baptist
It was very wonderful that these wild men should listen to this prophet with all those captives around them. It was a brave act on the part of the …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the children of Israel carried captive of their brethren two hundred thousand women, sons and daught…
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Presbyterian
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…
