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1 Kings 20:27

King James Version (KJV)

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1 Kings 20:27

Verse 27 of 43

Scripture focus

And the children of Israel were numbered, and were all present, and went against them: and the children of Israel pitched before them like two little flocks of kids; but the Syrians filled the country.

1 Kings 20:27 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Kings 20:27

Theological / Devotional

Were all present. The marginal reading, “were victualled,” or the translation “were provided for,” or “furnished with provisions” is preferred. Israel had been mustered and fully supplied, or provisioned, with all things necessary for war. There had been time and opportunity to do this, since the struggle had been foretold (v. 22).

Flocks. Heb. chasiph, occurring only here in Scripture. It seems to indicate something separated, like two little flocks of goats that have been separated from the main herd.

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