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2 Kings 16:14

2 Kings 16:14
And he brought also the brasen altar, which was before the LORD, from the forefront of the house, from between the altar and the house of the LORD, and put it on the north side of the altar.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And King Ahaz commanded Urijah the priest, saying,.... Who was not to be commanded by the king in matters of worship,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Hereto the “Brasen altar” (marginal reference) had, it would seem, occupied a position directly in front of the temple…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Put it on the north side - He seems to have intended to conform every thing in the Lord's house as much as possible to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 16:10-16

Though Ahaz had himself sacrificed in high places, on hills, and under every green tree (Kg2 16:4), yet God's altar had…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

And he brought &c. The R.V. adheres to the Hebrew order. And the brasen altar which was before the Lord, he brought from…