1 Chronicles 21:12
“Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the angel of the Lord destroying ... - These words are not in Samuel, which puts the third alternative briefly. They…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Three days - the pestilence in the land - In Sa2 24:13 (note), seven years of famine are mentioned.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 21:7-17
David is here under the rod for numbering the people, that rod of correction which drives out the foolishness that is…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
three years" famine 2 Sam., seven years of famine(LXX. however three, as Chron.).
three months to be destroyed R.V.…
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