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A New, Ominous Threat
This verse marks a significant turning point: the first hostile invasion by Assyria recorded in Scripture. Commentators note that while Israel had previously paid tribute, this event begins a series of aggressions that will ultimately lead to the northern kingdom's destruction. The king "Pul" is identified by most modern scholars as the powerful Assyrian king Tiglath-Pileser II.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 15:19
18th Century
Theologian
This is the first distinct mention in Scripture of Assyria as an aggressive power. From native monuments, we learn that for more than a century Ass…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 15:19
19th Century
Bishop
And. — As it stands, the verse begins abruptly. But the reading of the Septuagint restores the connection: In his days Pul the…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 15:19
17th Century
Pastor
And Pul the king of Assyria came against the land. The land of Israel, he invaded it; a Jewish chronologer F21…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 15:8–31
17th Century
Minister
This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy compared with the state of Israel. The im…