5Thus the Jews smote all their enemies with the stroke of the sword, and slaughter, and destruction, and did what they would unto those that hated them.
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Commentary
Matthew Henry
(vv. 1-19)We have here a decisive battle fought between the Jews and their enemies, in which the Jews were victorious. Neither side was surprised; for both had notice of it long enough before, so that it was a fair trial of skill between them. Nor could either side call the other rebels , for they were both supported by the royal authority. I. The enemies of the Jews were the aggressors. They hoped, notwith...
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