2 Kings 18:23
“Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord the king of Assyria, and I will deliver thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The phrase translated “give pledges,” or “hostages” (margin) may perhaps be best understood as meaning “make an…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
I will deliver thee two thousand horses - Another insult: Were I to give thee two thousand Assyrian horses, thou couldst…
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
Now therefore, I pray thee, give pledges to my lord R.V. my master. The change conforms to verses 24 and 27 below.…
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