Lux Domini
And king Jehoram went out of Samaria the same time, and numbered all Israel.

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Interpretation

The king of Israel laments their distress, and the danger they were in. He called these kings together, yet he charges it upon Providence.

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This thought runs through 2 Kings 3:6-10.

Glossary

Jehoram Person
Jehovah-exalted. (1. ) Son of Toi, king of Hamath, sent by his father to congratulate David on the occasion of his victory over Hadadezer ( 2 Sam. 8:10 ). (2. ) A Levite of the family of Gershom ( 1 Chr. 26:25 ).
Samaria Place
Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Samaria.