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2 Samuel 10:11

2 Samuel 10:11
And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will come and help thee.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And he said, if the Syrians be too strong for me,.... Which he might perceive by Joab's forces giving way, or by some…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 10:6-14

Here we have, I. The preparation which the Ammonites made for war, Sa2 10:6. They saw they had made themselves very…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 10:6-14

Defeat of the Ammonites and their Syrian allies

6. that they stank Lit. that they had made themselves stink: had brought…