2 Kings 7:17
“And the king appointed the lord on whose hand he leaned to have the charge of the gate: and the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died, as the man of God had said, who spake when the king came down to him.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king appointed the lord, on whose hand he leaned, to have the charge of the gate,.... Not to keep out the enemy,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And the people trode upon him - This officer being appointed by the king to have the command of the gate, the people…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 7:12-20
Here we have,
I. The king's jealousy of a stratagem in the Syrian's retreat, Kg2 7:12. He feared that they had withdrawn…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The unbelieving captain is trodden to death in the gate (Not in Chronicles)
17. the king appointed the lord R.V.…
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