Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 3:9
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2 Kings3:9
9 So the king of Israel went, and the king of Judah, and the king of Edom : and they fetcht a compass of seven days journey : and there was no water for the host, and for the cattel that followed them.
i. e. The Vice-Roy under Iehoshaphat, 1 King. 22. 47. here called king; either, because he was so called and accounted by his own people: or, because that word is sometimes used for any Prince or chief Ruler. See Deut. 33. 5. Iudg. 18. 1. and 21. 25. 1 King. 20. 1.
Because they made a great Army, which could move but slowly; and they fetched a greater compass than was usual, for some advantage which they expected by it.
A frequent want in those hot and desert parts; and now, as it seems, increased by the extraordinary heat and dryness of the season.
Marginal references: Heb. at their feet.
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