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2 Kings 11:6

2 Kings 11:6
And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur,.... Generally thought by the Jews to be the eastern gate, so called, as…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–18702 Kings 11:5-8

Five divisions of the guard under their five captains are distinguished here. Three of the five divisions “enter in” on…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 11:4-12

Six years Athaliah tyrannised. We have not a particular account of her reign; no doubt it was of a piece with the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

at the gate of Sur R.V. omits -of". This gate is nowhere else named. The similarity between the original words סור,…

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