1 Kings 16:34
“In his days did Hiel the Bethelite build Jericho: he laid the foundation thereof in Abiram his firstborn, and set up the gates thereof in his youngest son Segub, according to the word of the LORD, which he spake by Joshua the son of Nun.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This seems to be adduced as a proof of the general impiety of Ahab’s time. The curse of Joshua against the man who…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Did Hiel the Beth-elite build Jericho - I wish the reader to refer to my note on Jos 6:26, for a general view of this…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 16:29-34
We have here the beginning of the reign of Ahab, of whom we have more particulars recorded than of any of the kings of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The rebuilding of Jericho (Not in Chronicles)
34. Hiel the Bethelite We may perhaps trace the influence here of evil…