2 Kings 18:21
“Now, behold, thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed, even upon Egypt, on which if a man lean, it will go into his hand, and pierce it: so is Pharaoh king of Egypt unto all that trust on him.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This bruised reed - The “tall reed of the Nile bulrush” fitly symbolized the land where it grew. Apparently strong and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The staff of this bruised reed - Egypt had already been greatly bruised and broken, through the wars carried on against…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 18:17-37
Here is, I. Jerusalem besieged by Sennacherib's army, Kg2 18:17. He sent three of his great generals with a great host…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Thou trustest upon the staff of this bruised reed Rab-shakeh answers his own question. It may be that he also is correct…
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