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2 Samuel 10:16

2 Samuel 10:16
And Hadarezer sent, and brought out the Syrians that were beyond the river: and they came to Helam; and Shobach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And Hadarezer sent,.... The same with Hadadezer, Sa2 8:3, who was at the head of this confederacy, and to whom the rest…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Helam - The place is unknown. Some prefer the translation of the Latin Vulgate: “their host came.”

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The Syrians that were beyond the river - That is, the Euphrates.

Hadarezer - This is the same that was overthrown by…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 10:15-19

Here is, 1. A new attempt of the Syrians to recover their lost honour and to check the progress of David's victorious…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–19212 Samuel 10:16-19

Renewed attack of the Syrians. Their total defeat

16. And Hadarezer sent, &c. The correct form of his name is probably…

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