Verse 47
47. Against Moab These enemies had sought to injure Israel in the days of Moses. Numbers 22:0.
Against the children of Ammon As described in chap. 11.
Against Edom The descendants of Esau, who had refused the Israelites a passage through their country. Numbers 20:14-21.
The kings of Zobah Zobah seems to have lain somewhere between Damascus and the Euphrates, but its exact position has not been determined. In the days of David it was ruled by a single king, named Hadadezer. 2 Samuel 8:3.
Against the Philistines Against these inveterate foes he carried on war, at intervals, all his days, (1 Samuel 14:52,) and at last was conquered by them. Chap. 31.
He vexed them The Hebrew word thus rendered here is the Hiphil form of the verb רשׁע , and has been rendered variously. Septuagint, He saved himself. Vulgate, He was victorious. So Gesenius and Furst. Luther, He executed punishment. This last is best supported by the usage of the language.
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