2 Kings 3:9
“So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom: and they fetched a compass of seven days' journey: and there was no water for the host, and for the cattle that followed them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But Jehoshaphat said, is there not here a prophet of the Lord, that we may inquire of the Lord by him?.... This the good…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Seven days’ journey - The distance of the route probably followed is not much more than 100 miles. But the difficulties…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A compass of seven days' journey - By taking a circuitous route, to go round the southern part of the Dead Sea, they…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 3:6-19
Jehoram has no sooner got the sceptre into his hand than he takes the sword into his hand, to reduce Moab. Crowns bring…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
So the king of Israel went Josephus (Ant.IX. 3. 1) tells how Jehoram and his army were hospitably and magnificently…
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