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He said, Which way shall we go up? He answered, The way of the wilderness of Edom.
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The Wisdom of the Harder Path
Commentators explain that Jehoshaphat's choice of the 'wilderness of Edom' was a calculated military strategy. Though a longer and more difficult route, it allowed the allied armies to bypass Moab's strongest northern defenses, launch a surprise attack on a weaker border, and avoid potential conflict with the Syrians.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The most direct and natural route was across the Jordan River near Jericho into the Arboth-Moab (the plains of Moab), and then along the eastern sh…
19th Century
Anglican
And he said — that is, Jehoram said.
Which way. — They might cross the Jordan and attack the northern fron…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he said, which way shall we go up &c.] That is, Jehoram said so to Jehoshaphat, consulting with him which was the bes…
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