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A Deceptive Miracle
Commentators explain that the "blood" was actually water, miraculously provided by God, reflecting the red morning sun. The Moabites, knowing the valley had been dry, jumped to a logical but incorrect conclusion. This event shows how God can use natural phenomena in supernatural ways to accomplish His will and deliver His people.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 3:23
18th Century
Theologian
The sun had risen with a ruddy light, as is often the case after a storm (), nearly over the Israelite camp. The pits, which were deep but had smal…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 3:23
19th Century
Bishop
The kings are surely slain. — Have surely fought with (or destroyed) one another. Septuagint, ἐμαχέσαντ…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 3:23
17th Century
Pastor
And they said, this is blood
They were very confident of it, having no notion of water, there having been no rain fo…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 3:20–27
17th Century
Minister
It is a blessing to be favored with the company of those who have power with God and can prevail by their prayers. A kingdom may be upheld and pros…