Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 3:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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No rain was to fall where the Israelites and their enemies were encamped; there was not even to be that all but universal accompaniment of rain in the East, a sudden rise of wind (compare 1 Kings 18:45; Psalms 147:18; Matthew 7:25). Cattle, and your beast - The former are the animals brought for food. The latter are the baggage animals. return to 'Top of Page'

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