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1 Kings 8:33

1 Kings 8:33
When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy, because they have sinned against thee, and shall turn again to thee, and confess thy name, and pray, and make supplication unto thee in this house:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

When thy people Israel shall be smitten down before the enemy,.... Beaten and routed, many slain, and others carried…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

When thy people Israel be smitten down, etc. - The Second case. When their enemies make inroads upon them, and defeat…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 8:22-53

Solomon having made a general surrender of this house to God, which God had signified his acceptance of by taking…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

When thy people Israel be smitten down before the enemy Such an event is contemplated in the language of Leviticus (Lev…