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Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 9:26

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2 Kings9:26

26 Surely, I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons , said the LORD, and I will requite thee in this plat , saith the LORD. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground , according to the word of the LORD.

Who, as it seems, were killed with their Father by Iezabel's advice, to make the possession of the Vineyard more sure to Ahab, though it be not mentioned in its proper place, 1 Kin. 21. 13. For it is not unusual to bring in such fragments of History in succeeding Writings which were neglected in the History of those matters. Thus we read of the earthquake in the days of Uzziah, Amos 1. 1. which was not Recorded in his History in the Books of the Kings or Chronicles. Although he might well be charged with [illegible: 1+ letters]aking away the lives of his Sons, because he took away the necessary supports of their lives.

Of which see the Notes on 1 King. 21. 19.

Where he shall lie unburied, and be a prey to the Dogs or Fowls, according to the prediction, 1 King. 21. 24.

Marginal references: Heb. bloods.; Or, portion.

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