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Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred, and how he recovered Damascus, and Hamath, [which had belonged] to Judah, for Israel, aren`t they written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?
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A King's Military Success
Commentators note that Jeroboam II's reign was marked by significant military success, including the recovery of Damascus and Hamath. This restored Israel's territory to a size not seen since the days of Solomon. Some scholars suggest this success was partly due to Assyria weakening Israel's enemies, showing how God can use even pagan empires to fulfill His purposes for His people.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He recovered Damascus - Jeroboam probably gained certain advantages over Benhadad, which induced the latter to submit and consent to terms l…
19th Century
Anglican
How he recovered Damascus, and Hamath. —Jeroboam II was probably contemporary with Rammân-nirâri, king of Assyria (B.C. 812–783). …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now the rest of the acts of Jeroboam, and all that he did, and his might, how he warred
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