And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array at the entering in of the gate: and the Syrians of Zoba, and of Rehob, and Ishtob, and Maacah, were by themselves in the field.
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Interpretation
They that are at war with the Son of David, not only give the provocation, but begin the war. God has forces to send against those that set his wrath at defiance, Isa 5:19 , which will convince them that none ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered.
Glossary
- Ammon Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Amman.
- Maacah Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Tel Abel Beth Maacah.
- Tob Place
- A district on the east of Jodan, about 13 miles south-east of the Sea of Galilee, to which Jephthah fled from his brethren ( Judg. 11:3 , 5). Modern identification: Et Tayibeh.
- Zobah Place
- Biblical region. Modern identification: Brital.
- Rehob Place
- Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Beqaa Valley.