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2 Kings 19:36

2 Kings 19:36
So Sennacherib king of Assyria departed, and went and returned, and dwelt at Nineveh.

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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Dwelt at Nineveh - The meaning is not that Sennacherib made no more expeditions at all, which would he untrue, for his…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Dwelt at Nineveh - This was the capital of the Assyrian empire.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 19:35-37

Sometimes it was long ere prophecies were accomplished and promises performed; but here the word was no sooner spoken…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

and dwelt at Nineveh Apparently, and very naturally, deterred from any of his grander schemes by the terrible calamity…