I am of those who are peaceable and faithful in Israel: you seek to destroy a city and a mother in Israel: why will you swallow up the inheritance of Yahweh?

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

I am one... — The woman speaks in the name of the whole city, which she means to say was peaceable and loyal.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

I [am one of them that are] peaceable [and] faithful in
Israel

Her meaning is, that …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Justly is that place attacked which dares to harbor a traitor; nor will the heart fare better which indulges rebellious lusts that will not have Ch…

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