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At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria, and drove the Jews from Elath; and the Syrians came to Elath, and lived there, to this day.
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A Case of Mistaken Identity
Most commentators note a significant textual issue in this verse. While many translations say Syria's king recovered Elath for 'Syria,' the original Hebrew words for 'Syria' (Aram) and 'Edom' are very similar. Based on historical context and ancient manuscripts (like the Septuagint), most scholars believe the text should read that the king restored Elath to 'Edom,' winning the Edomites as allies against Judah.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Either during the siege or after withdrawing from Jerusalem, Rezin made an expedition to the Red Sea coast and took control of the city, which had …
19th Century
Anglican
At that time. —Bähr regards this verse as a parenthesis, so that 2 Kings 16:7 is the strict continuation of [Reference…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At that time Rezin king of Syria recovered Elath to Syria A port on the Red sea, that formerly belonged to Edom, tak…
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