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Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 28:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The Edomites took advantage of the reverses of Ahaz, and were perhaps in league with Rezin (see 2 Kings 16:6 note). The pitilessness of Edom, and her readiness to turn against Judah in any severe distress, is noticed and sternly rebuked by the prophets (Amos 1:11; Ezekiel 35:5; Obadiah 1:10-14, etc.). return to 'Top of Page'
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