Commentaries:Barnes' Notes
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2 Kings 18:21
This bruised reed - The "tall reed of the Nile bulrush" fitly symbolized the land where it grew. Apparently strong and firm, it was quite unworthy of trust. Let a man lean upon it, and the rotten support instantly gave way, wounding the hand that stayed itself so insecurely. So it was with Egypt throughout the whole period of Jewish history (compare II Kings 17:4-6). Her actual practice was to pretend friendship, to hold out hopes of support, and then to fail in time of need.
Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 2 Kings 18:21:
2 Kings 18:17
2 Chronicles 14:12
Matthew 27:27-30
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