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2 Kings 22:11

2 Kings 22:11
And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law, that he rent his clothes.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And it came to pass, when the king had heard the words of the book of the law,.... From whence it appears that he had…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He rent his clothes - Partly grief and horror, like Reuben Gen 37:29 and Job Job 1:20, partly in repentance, like Ahab…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 22:11-20

We hear no more of the repairing of the temple: no doubt that good work went on well; but the book of the law that was…

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