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2 Kings 18:5

2 Kings 18:5
He trusted in the LORD God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For he clave to the Lord,.... To his worship and service; to the fear of the Lord, as the Targum:

and departed not…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

After him was none like him - The same is said of Josiah (marginal reference). The phrase was probably proverbial, and…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He trusted in the Lord - See the character of this good king:

1. He trusted in the Lord God of Israel;

2. He clave to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 18:1-8

We have here a general account of the reign of Hezekiah. It appears, by comparing his age with his father's, that he was…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the Lord God[R.V. the God] of Israel The usual change.

after him was none like him … norany [R.V. among them] that were…