1 Kings 15:10
“And forty and one years reigned he in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But the high places were not removed,.... That is, such as had been used for the worship of God, before the temple was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Mother’s name - Rather, “grandmother’s.” The Jews cal any male ancestor, however remote, a father, and any female…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
His mother's name - Our translators thought that grandmother was likely to be the meaning, and therefore have put it in…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 15:9-24
We have here a short account of the reign of Asa; we shall find a more copious history of it Ch2 14:1-15, 15, and Ch2…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And his mother's namewas Maachah, the daughter of Abishalom The most probable explanation of this clause, which is the…
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