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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And ye shall smite every fenced city and every choice city,.... That is, the inhabitants of them with the sword, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Ditches - Or “pits” Jer 14:3. They were to dig pits in the broad valley or wady, wherein the water might remain, instead…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Make this valley full of ditches - The word נחל nachal may be translated brook, as it is by the Vulgate and Septuagint.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 3:6-19
Jehoram has no sooner got the sceptre into his hand than he takes the sword into his hand, to reduce Moab. Crowns bring…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Make this valley full of ditches R.V. trenches. The valley was a torrent bed which in the time of rain would become…