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Rebellion as Refusal
Commentators clarify that Moab's 'rebellion' was primarily a political and economic act. It specifically meant the king of Moab stopped paying the annual tribute that was owed to the king of Israel, setting the stage for the military conflict that follows.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 3:5
19th Century
Bishop
But. — And.
When. —So some manuscripts. The ordinary text has, “about the time of Ahab’s death” (<…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 3:5
17th Century
Pastor
But it came to pass, when Ahab was dead, that the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel . ] Who then was Ahazi…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 3:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Jehoram took warning from God's judgment and put away the image of Baal, yet he maintained the worship of the calves. Those do not truly repent or …