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Deuteronomy 2:21

Deuteronomy 2:21
A people great, and many, and tall, as the Anakims; but the LORD destroyed them before them; and they succeeded them, and dwelt in their stead:

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

A people great and many, and tall as the Anakims,.... As the Emims were, Deu 2:10 but the Lord destroyed them before…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Deuteronomy 2:20-23

These verses, like Deu 2:10-12, are in all likelihood an addition made by a later reviser. Deu 2:20 Zamzummims - A giant…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Deuteronomy 2:8-23

It is observable here that Moses, speaking of the Edomites (Deu 2:8), calls them, "our brethren, the children of Esau."…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Deuteronomy 2:20-23

Another Archaeological Note. On the Repha'im, see Deu 1:28. Zamzummim, a name held by some to be formed on the analogy…