For the LORD saw the affliction of Israel, that it was very bitter: for there was not any shut up, nor any left, nor any helper for Israel.
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Barnes' Notes
The affliction of Israel - That which the Israelites had suffered for two reigns at the hands of the Syrians 2Ki 10:32-33; 2Ki 13:3, 2Ki 13:7,2Ki 13:22. There was not any shut up, nor any left - A…
Adam Clarke
The Lord saw the affliction of Israel - It appears that about this time Israel had been greatly reduced; and great calamities had fallen upon all indiscriminately; even the diseased and captives in…
Here is an account of the reign of Jeroboam the second. I doubt it is an indication of the affection and adherence of the house of Jehu to the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to…
Cambridge Bible
the affliction of Israel Occasioned by the inroads of the Syrians, who had not only conquered the lands on the east side, but also at one time some considerable portions on the west of the Jordan.…
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