John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 7:12

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And the king arose in the night, etc.] Upon the report made to him: and he said unto his servants, I will now show you what the Syrians have done to us; taking it to be a stratagem of theirs to decoy them: they know that we be hungry; and would be glad to come out of the city to get some food: therefore are they gone out of the camp to hide themselves in the field; to make us believe that they have broke up the siege, and have deserted the camp, and are gone, when they only lie in ambush: saying, when they come out of the city; which they supposed they would do through hunger: we shall catch them alive; take them captive at once: and get into the city; being open to let them out, and receive them on their return.

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