2 Samuel 8:12
“Of Syria, and of Moab, and of the children of Ammon, and of the Philistines, and of Amalek, and of the spoil of Hadadezer, son of Rehob, king of Zobah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Of Syria,.... Of Syria of Damascus, as distinct from Syriazobah, Hadadezer was king of, after mentioned; this is omitted…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Syria - Rather, as in 1Ch 18:11, Edom, which is manifestly the right reading, both because Edom, Moab, and Ammon are so…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Samuel 8:9-14
Here is, 1. The court made to David by the king of Hamath, who, it seems was at this time at war with the king of Zobah.…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
of Syria Chr. and the Sept. agree in reading Edominstead of Aram(Syria). The two names are easily confused (cp. note on…
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