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The Cedar and the Thistle
Commentators unanimously explain this parable as a stinging insult. King Jehoash of Israel compares himself to a mighty cedar and King Amaziah of Judah to a lowly, weak thistle. The idea of a thistle demanding a marriage alliance with a cedar was absurd, just as Jehoash viewed Amaziah's challenge. The 'wild beast' represents Israel's army, which would effortlessly crush the 'thistle' of Judah.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 14:9
18th Century
Theologian
The Eastern use of parables on the most solemn and serious occasions is well known and scarcely needs illustration. It is a common feature of such …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 14:9
19th Century
Bishop
The thistle. Or bramble or briar. (Song of Solomon 2:2.) The Septuagint and Vulgate render “thistle;” the Syr…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 14:9
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah the king of
Judah
By the return of his…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 14:8–14
17th Century
Minister
For some time after the division of the kingdoms, Judah suffered much from the enmity of Israel. After Asa's time, it suffered more by the friendsh…