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2 Kings 14:6

The children of the murderers he slew not - This seems to be noted as a rare instance of clemency (compare II Kings 9:26 note). It is strange at first sight, that, when the Law contained so very plain a prohibition (marginal references), the contrary practice should have established itself. But we must remember, first, that the custom was that of the East generally (see Daniel 6:24); and secondly, that it had the sanction of one who might be thought to have known thoroughly the mind of the legislator, namely, Joshua (see Joshua 7:24-25).




Other Barnes' Notes entries containing 2 Kings 14:6:

1 Kings 21:13
Obadiah 1:6

 

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