He brought forth the people who were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brick kiln: and thus did he to all the cities of the children of Ammon. David and all the people returned to Jerusalem.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For the saw as an instrument of torture, compare to Hebrews 11:37.

Harrows of iron — Or rather, threshing-machines ([Reference …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Put them under saws. —The literal translation of the Hebrew (put them with, or into, the saw) does not make good…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he brought forth the people that [were] therein
Not all the inhabitants of the place, but the princes of the chi…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To be this severe in putting the children of Ammon to slavery was a sign that David's heart was not yet softened by repentance, when this took plac…

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