Verse 5
the king of the Ammonites: We find here, that he brought the Ammonites under a heavy tribute for three years; but whether this was the effect of his prevailing against them, is not so evident. Some think that they paid this tribute for three years, and then revolted; that, in consequence, he attacked them, and their utter subjection was the result. 2 Chronicles 20:1, Judges 11:4-Micah :, 2 Samuel 10:1-2 Chronicles :, Jeremiah 49:1-Joshua :
ten thousand: Rather, "ten thousand cors (korim) of wheat." The cor was same as the homer, and contained about 32 pecks 1 pint.
So much: Heb. This
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 19:6 - a thousand
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