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Crushed Like Dust
Commentators emphasize that Israel's military was not just defeated but virtually annihilated by Syria. The specific numbers—only 50 horsemen and 10 chariots—show a complete disarmament. The phrase "like the dust in threshing" is a powerful biblical metaphor for being utterly crushed, conquered, and humiliated, highlighting the severity of the situation.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 13:7
18th Century
Theologian
The meaning is that “he, the king of Syria” (2 Kings 13:4; Hazael) limited the standing army of Jehoahaz.
Like the dust by thr…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 13:7
19th Century
Bishop
Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz. —Rather, For he had not left to Jehoahaz (any) people (…
Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Kings 13:7
19th Century
Preacher
God helped them and delivered them; but they were brought very, very low. If God's people sin, their deliverance will cost them dearly. Israel was …
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John Gill
On 2 Kings 13:7
17th Century
Pastor
Neither did he leave of the people to Jehoahaz but fifty
horsemen
This is to be conne…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 13:1–9
17th Century
Minister
It was the ancient honor of Israel that they were a praying people. Jehoahaz, their king, in his distress, sought the Lord; he sought help, but not…