In rebellion, a land has many rulers, But order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Transgression - Better, rebellion. A revolt against a ruler leads to rapid changes of dynasty (the whole history of the kingdom of Israel wa…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

For the transgression of a land many are the princes of it. —Compare 1 Kings 15:27 and following, and indeed …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the transgression of a land many [are] the princes
thereof
Either together; that …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

National sins disturb the public peace.

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