Kings II 20:23

23 And Joab over all the forces of Israel: and Banaias the son of Jodae over the Cherethites and over the Phelethites.

Kings II 20:23 Meaning and Commentary

In this chapter is an account of Hezekiah's sickness, and of the means of his recovery, and of the sign given of it, 2 Kings 20:1 of the king of Babylon's congratulatory letter to him upon it, when he showed to the messengers that brought it his treasures, in the pride and vanity of his heart, 2 Kings 20:12 for which he was reproved by the prophet Isaiah, and was humbled, and submitted to the sentence pronounced on his house, 2 Kings 20:14, and the chapter is concluded with his reign and death, 2 Kings 20:20.

Kings II 20:23 In-Context

21 Is not the case thus, that a man of mount Ephraim, Sabee, son of Bochori by name, has even lifted up his hand against king David? Give him only to me, and I will depart from the city. And the woman said to Joab, Behold, his head shall be thrown to thee over the wall.

22 And the woman went in to all the people, and she spoke to all the city in her wisdom; and they took off the head of Sabee the son of Bochori; and took it away and threw it to Joab: and he blew the trumpet, and the people separated from the city away from him, every man to his tent: and Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.

23 And Joab over all the forces of Israel: and Banaias the son of Jodae over the Cherethites and over the Phelethites.

24 And Adoniram over the tribute: and Josaphath the son of Achiluth recorder.

25 And Susa scribe: and Sadoc and Abiathar priests.

Footnotes

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