2 Kings 3:8
“And he said, Which way shall we go up? And he answered, The way through the wilderness of Edom.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the king of Israel said, alas!.... Lamenting their sad case, as being desperate; and the rather he was the more…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The readiest and most natural “way” was across the Jordan near Jericho into the Arboth-Moab, and then along the eastern…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Through the wilderness of Edom - Because he expected the king of Edom to join them, as we find he did; for, being…
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
And he said, Which way shall we go up? These are the words of Jehoram, who leaves to his ally, the elder monarch, the…