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Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 25:19

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2 Kings25:19

19 And out of the city he took an officer, that was set over the men of war, and five men of them that were in the kings presence , which were found in the city, and the principal scribe of the host, which must ered the people of the land, and threescore men of the people of the land that were found in the city.

i. e. Of them who constantly attended upon the Kings Person, see 1 King. 10. 8. Esth. 1. 14. Obj. These were seven, Ier. 52. 25. Ans. Either five were first taken, and two after them: Or two of the seven were of an inferior rank, who therefore are here omitted.

Who had been most forward or active in the Rebellion.

Marginal references: Or, eunuch.; Heb. saw the kings face.; Or, scribe of▪ the captain of the host.

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