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1 Chronicles 12:15

1 Chronicles 12:15
These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflown all his banks ; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the east, and toward the west.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Then the spirit came upon Amasai,.... Or "clothed" (f) him; a spirit of fortitude, as the Targum, of strength, courage,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

On the danger of the exploit, see the marginal reference note. This passage 1Ch 12:8-15 seems to be taken verbatim from…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

In the first month - Perhaps this was the month Nisan, which answers to a part of our March and April. This was probably…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 12:1-22

We have here an account of those that appeared and acted as David's friends, upon the death of Saul, to bring about the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

in the first month In Nisan (the month of harvest) when the snow was melting and filling all streams; cp. Jos…

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