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Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that didn`t come. They came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was filled from one end to another.
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A Temple Filled to the Brim
Commentators explain that the "house of Baal" being "filled from one end to another" was possible because ancient temples included vast outer courts that could hold thousands. The Hebrew phrase is vivid, suggesting the space was packed "mouth to mouth" or, as one scholar puts it, was "brimful" like a full vessel.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To understand how such a large number of people could fit, we must remember that ancient temples had vast courts surrounding them which could hold …
19th Century
Anglican
Sent through all Israel. —The Vatican Septuagint adds, saying: “And now all his servants, and all his priests, and al…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Jehu sent through all Israel Persons to proclaim this solemn assembly:
and all the worshipper…
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