John Gill's Exposition on 1 Kings 11:16

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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For six months did Joab remain with all Israel, etc.] With the whole army: until he had cut off every male in Edom; as he supposed; for it was not fact, since after this they increased again, and became a powerful people, and had a king over them, and revolted from Judah, (<120820>2 Kings 8:20-22).

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