2 Kings 14:13
“And Jehoash king of Israel took Amaziah king of Judah, the son of Jehoash the son of Ahaziah, at Bethshemesh, and came to Jerusalem, and brake down the wall of Jerusalem from the gate of Ephraim unto the corner gate, four hundred cubits.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Now the rest of the acts of Jehoash which he did, and his might,.... His valiant and mighty acts which he did in his…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The object of breaking down the wall was to leave Jerusalem at the mercy of her rival; and it must have been among the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Took Amaziah king of Judah - It is plain that Amaziah afterwards had his liberty; but how or on what terms he got it, is…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 14:8-14
For several successions after the division of the kingdoms that of Judah suffered much by the enmity of Israel. After…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
took Amaziah i.e. Took him prisoner. And there is some difficulty in deciding what became of Amaziah at this time and…
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