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2 Kings 19:24

2 Kings 19:24
I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places.

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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Have digged and drunk ... and dried up - The meaning seems to be - “Mountains do not stop me - I cross them even in my…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

I have dipped and drunk strange waters - I have conquered strange countries, in which I have digged wells for my army;…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 19:20-34

We have here the gracious copious answer which God gave to Hezekiah's prayer. The message which he sent him by the same…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

I have digged and drunk strange waters Probably there is some allusion in this boast which is put into the mouth of…

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