1 Kings 20:29
“And they pitched one over against the other seven days. And so it was, that in the seventh day the battle was joined: and the children of Israel slew of the Syrians an hundred thousand footmen in one day.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they pitched one over against the other seven days,.... Very probably the Israelites pitched upon an hill, and the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Slew a hundred thousand footmen in one day - This number is enormous; but the MSS. and versions give no various reading.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 20:22-30
We have here an account of another successful campaign which Ahab, by divine aid, made against the Syrians, in which he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
seven days Perhaps there was some religious idea on the part of the Israelites connected with this time of waiting…
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