Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
kings . . . hid themselves—Where was now the spirit of those whom the world has so greatly feared? [BENGEL].
great men—statesmen and high civil officers.
rich men . . . chief captains—The three oldest manuscripts, A, B, C, transpose thus, "chief captains . . . rich men."
mighty—The three oldest manuscripts, A, B, and C read, "strong" physically (Psalms 33:16).
in—literally "into"; ran into, so as to hide themselves in.
dens—"caves."
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Revelation 6:15:
Psalms 130:3
Isaiah 2:10
Isaiah 24:2
Colossians 3:25
1 Thessalonians 5:3
Revelation 7:3
Revelation 16:20
DISCLAIMER: Church of the Great God (CGG) provides these resources to aid the individual in studying the Bible. However, it is up to the individual to "prove all things, and hold fast to that which is good" (I Thessalonians 5:21). The content of these resources does not necessarily reflect the views of CGG. They are provided for information purposes only.
Start Your Day with Scripture
Begin each morning with God's Word — the Berean delivers a daily verse and insightful commentary to spark reflection and growth.
Join 140,000+ fellow believers on this journey.
