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Selected Verse: Ezekiel 23:6 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| Eze 23:6 |
King James |
Which were clothed with blue, captains and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding upon horses. |
Summary Of Commentaries Associated With The Selected Verse
| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
blue--rather, "purple" [FAIRBAIRN]. As a lustful woman's passions are fired by showy dress and youthful appearance in men, so Israel was seduced by the pomp and power of Assyria (compare Isa 10:8).
horsemen--cavaliers. |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
| The army of the Assyrians is described. War-horses formed an important part in the armies of Assyria and Egypt; Israel was deficient in this respect Isa 36:8. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Horsemen - Skillful in riding, and well furnished with choice horses. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
| Clothed with blue - The purple dye was highly valued among the ancients, and at first was only used by kings, at last it was used among the military, particularly by officers of high rank in the country. |
8 For he saith, Are not my princes altogether kings?
8 Now therefore give pledges, I pray thee, to my master the king of Assyria, and I will give thee two thousand horses, if thou be able on thy part to set riders upon them.