2 Samuel 12:31
“And he brought forth the people that were therein, and put them under saws, and under harrows of iron, and under axes of iron, and made them pass through the brickkiln: and thus did he unto all the cities of the children of Ammon. So David and all the people returned unto Jerusalem.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For the saw as an implement of torture compare Heb 11:37. Harrows of iron - Or rather thrashing-machines (Isa 28:27; Isa…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He brought forth the people - And put them under saws. From this representation a great cry has been raised against…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 12:26-31
We have here an account of the conquest of Rabbah, and other cities of the Ammonites. Though this comes in here after…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
put them under saws Put them upon saws: or perhaps we should read as in Chron., sawed them with saws. Cp. Heb 11:37.…
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