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2 Kings 1

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2 Kings 1:2 [1] One of the five major Philistine cities, located in the north.
2 Kings 1:2 [1] One of the five major Philistine cities, located in the north.
2 Kings 1:3 [2] The location of the town of Tishbe is uncertain, but some believe it was located within the tribal territory of Gad.
2 Kings 1:3 [2] The location of the town of Tishbe is uncertain, but some believe it was located within the tribal territory of Gad.
2 Kings 1:3 [3] The Hebrew verb "to stand" or "arise" is often an instruction to get ready to fulfill a command, somewhat similar to the military command "attention."
2 Kings 1:3 [3] The Hebrew verb "to stand" or "arise" is often an instruction to get ready to fulfill a command, somewhat similar to the military command "attention."
2 Kings 1:8 [4] Most likely a reference to Elijah's hairy outer garment made of goat, sheep, or camel skin.
2 Kings 1:8 [4] Most likely a reference to Elijah's hairy outer garment made of goat, sheep, or camel skin.
2 Kings 1:8 [5] The band or girdle worn by men during this time was not like a modern belt that is worn around the waist. This band was about six inches wide and had clasps or fasteners in front. It was worn around the loins (the midsection of the body between the lower ribs and the hips) and was normally made of leather. Expensive or embroidered girdles were also worn and were made of cotton, flax or silk. The girdle also served as a kind of pocket or pouch and was used to carry personal items such as a dagger, money or other necessary things.
2 Kings 1:8 [5] The band or girdle worn by men during this time was not like a modern belt that is worn around the waist. This band was about six inches wide and had clasps or fasteners in front. It was worn around the loins (the midsection of the body between the lower ribs and the hips) and was normally made of leather. Expensive or embroidered girdles were also worn and were made of cotton, flax or silk. The girdle also served as a kind of pocket or pouch and was used to carry personal items such as a dagger, money or other necessary things.
2 Kings 1:17 [6] During the last five years of Jehoshaphat's reign in Judah, his son Jehoram was co-regent with him. This refers to the second year of the co-regency.
2 Kings 1:17 [6] During the last five years of Jehoshaphat's reign in Judah, his son Jehoram was co-regent with him. This refers to the second year of the co-regency.
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