2 Kings 17:25
“And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew some of them.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not the Lord,.... Did not serve him in any…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The depopulation of the country, insufficiently remedied by the influx of foreigners, had the natural consequence of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The Lord sent lions among them - The land being deprived of its inhabitants, wild beasts would necessarily increase,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 17:24-41
Never was land lost, we say, for want of an heir. When the children of Israel were dispossessed, and turned out of…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the Lord sent lions among them, which slew[R.V. killed] some of them The word rendered -slew" is not the same here as…
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