2 Chronicles 13:5
“Ought ye not to know that the LORD God of Israel gave the kingdom over Israel to David for ever, even to him and to his sons by a covenant of salt?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Yet Jeroboam the son of Nebat, the servant of Solomon the son of David, is risen up,.... Notwithstanding it was well…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
By a covenant of salt? - For ever. "For as the waters of the sea never grow sweet, neither shall the dominion depart…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 13:1-12
Abijah's mother was called Maachah, the daughter of Absalom, Ch2 11:20; here she is called Michaiah, the daughter of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a covenant of salt Salt was necessary for the efficacy of a sacrifice (Lev 2:13), so that Covenant of saltbecame a…
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