Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 24:5
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5. they passed over Jordan —This census was taken first in the eastern parts of the Hebrew kingdom; and it would seem that Joab was accompanied by a military force, either to aid in this troublesome work, or to overawe the people who might display reluctance or opposition. the river of Gad —"Wady" would be a better term. It extends over a course estimated at about sixty miles, which, though in summer almost constantly dry, exhibits very evident traces of being swept over by an impetuous torrent in winter (see Deuteronomy 2:36 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-6" class="com-number"
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