2 Kings 17:27
“Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying, Carry thither one of the priests whom ye brought from thence; and let them go and dwell there, and let him teach them the manner of the God of the land.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then the king of Assyria commanded, saying,.... Gave the following orders and directions:
carry thither one of the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Carry one of the priests ...; let them go and dwell there, and let him teach - The double change of number is curious;…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Carry thither one of the priests - Imperfect as this teaching was, it, in the end, overthrew the idolatry of these…
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
one of the priests whom ye brought from thence The Assyrian king takes what he would believe to be the best step towards…
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