1 Kings 11:16
“(For six months did Joab remain there with all Israel, until he had cut off every male in Edom:)”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That Hadad fled,.... While Joab was burying the slain:
he and certain Edomites of his father's servants with him; who…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Every male in Edom - i. e., every male whom he could find. As did Hadad and his company 1Ki 11:17, so others would…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 11:14-25
While Solomon kept closely to God and to his duty there was no adversary nor evil occurrent (Kg1 5:4), nothing to create…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
for six months Not too long a time to be spent in establishing garrisons which might hold the land.
with all Israel This…