John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 8:22

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Yet Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah unto this day, etc.] Joram not pursuing the enemy, and taking the advantage of the victory, but returning to his own land, the reason of which follows: then Libnah revolted at the same time; a considerable city in his own kingdom, a Levitical one; this revolt was occasioned, perhaps, by his idolatrous practices, and which he compelled his subjects to; of this city, (see <061029>Joshua 10:29 21:13).

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