2 Chronicles 25:18
“And Joash king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The thistle that was in Lebanon - See the explanation of this Kg2 14:9 (note). After reciting this fable, the Targum…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Chronicles 25:17-28
We have here this degenerate prince mortified by his neighbour and murdered by his own subjects.
I. Never was proud…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the thistle R.V. mg., thorn; cp. Pro 26:9 (same Heb. word).