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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:24

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, etc.] To Baal, all things being ready for them: Jehu appointed eighty men without; without the temple of Baal, at the several doors and avenues of it: and said, if any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him; should be put to death for it in his room; the life of a watchman set to guard should go for the life of one that escaped.
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