2 Kings 14:9
“And Jehoash the 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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But Amaziah would not hear,.... Being given up to a judicial hardness of heart through pride; for this was of God, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The Oriental use of apologues on the most solemn and serious occasions is well known to all, and scarcely needs…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Jehoash - sent to Amaziah - saying - The meaning of this parable is plain. The thistle that was in Lebanon - Amaziah,…
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
the thistle … sent to the cedar What Jehoash wishes to convey is that he feels himself utterly Amaziah's superior, and…
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