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1 Kings 22:38

1 Kings 22:38
And one washed the chariot in the pool of Samaria; and the dogs licked up his blood; and they washed his armour; according unto the word of the LORD which he spake.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he walked in all the ways of Asa his father,.... Who was a good prince:

he turned not aside from doing that which…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

They washed his armour - Rather, “the harlots bathed in it.” The “pool of Samaria,” which was stained with Ahab’s blood…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The dogs licked up his blood - Some of the rabbins think that this was in the very place where Naboth was stoned; see on…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 22:29-40

The matter in contest between God's prophet and Ahab's prophets is here soon determined, and it is made to appear which…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Andone [R.V. they] washed the chariot in[R.V. by] the pool of Samaria The first change substitutes an English for a…