Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 14:7
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7. He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand —In the reign of Joram the Edomites had revolted (see 2 Kings 8:20 ). But Amaziah, determined to reduce them to their former subjection, formed a hostile expedition against them, in which he routed their army and made himself master of their capital. the valley of salt —that part of the Ghor which comprises the salt and sandy plain to the south of the Dead Sea. Selah —literally, "the rock"; generally thought to be Petra. Joktheel —that is, "given" or "conquered by God." See the history of this conquest more fully detailed ( 2 Kings 8:20- : ). 2 Kings 8:20- : . JOASH DEFEATS HIM. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-8" class="com-number"
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