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2 Kings 7:16

2 Kings 7:16
And the people went out, and spoiled the tents of the Syrians. So a measure of fine flour was sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, according to the word of the LORD.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And the people went out and spoiled the tents of the Syrians,.... Of their riches, and of their provisions; of which…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 7:12-20

Here we have,

I. The king's jealousy of a stratagem in the Syrian's retreat, Kg2 7:12. He feared that they had withdrawn…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

the people went out When the camp had been found empty, word was at once sent back into Samaria, while a portion of the…