2 Chronicles 20:2
“Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat,.... Deserters or spies, or some of the inhabitants of those parts where they…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Translate, “from beyond the sea, from Edom.” The “sea” intended is, of course, the Dead Sea. “Syria” (Aram) is probably…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
On this side Syria - Instead of מארם mearam, from Syria, I would read with one of Kennicott's MSS. (89) מאדם meedom,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 20:1-13
We left Jehoshaphat, in the foregoing chapter, well employed in reforming his kingdom and providing for the due…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
on this side Syria R.V. from Syria (so LXX.). The text is corrupt, and the words are either a gloss on from beyond the…
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