Parallel Verses English Standard Version And I will stretch over Jerusalem the measuring line of Samaria, and the plumb line of the house of Ahab, and I will wipe Jerusalem as one wipes a dish, wiping it and turning it upside down. King James Bible And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it, and turning it upside down. American Standard Version And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab; and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it and turning it upside down. Douay-Rheims Bible And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the weight of the house of Achab: and I will efface Jerusalem, as tables are wont to be effaced, and I will erase and turn it, and draw the pencil often over the face thereof. English Revised Version And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it and turning it upside down. Webster's Bible Translation And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it, and turning it upside down. 2 Kings 21:13 Parallel Commentary Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old TestamentYea, he even placed the image of Asherah in the temple, i.e., in the Holy Place. In the description of his idolatry, which advances gradatim, this is introduced as the very worst crime. According to the express declaration of the Lord to David (2 Samuel 7:13) and Solomon (1 Kings 9:3 compared with 2 Kings 8:16), the temple was to serve as the dwelling-place of His name. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge I will stretch. This metaphor is taken from the custom of using a line in measuring land, and in dividing portions of it among several persons. Samaria was taken, pillaged, and ruined, and its inhabitants carried into captivity: Jerusalem shall have the same measure. the plummet. I will wipe. I will empty Jerusalem of all its wealth and inhabitants, as truly as a dish turned up and wiped is emptied of its contents. wiping it, and turning it upside down. Heb. he wipeth and turneth it upon the face thereof. Cross References 2 Kings 21:14 And I will forsake the remnant of my heritage and give them into the hand of their enemies, and they shall become a prey and a spoil to all their enemies, 2 Kings 23:27 And the LORD said, "I will remove Judah also out of my sight, as I have removed Israel, and I will cast off this city that I have chosen, Jerusalem, and the house of which I said, My name shall be there." Isaiah 28:17 And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plumb line; and hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and waters will overwhelm the shelter." Isaiah 34:11 But the hawk and the porcupine shall possess it, the owl and the raven shall dwell in it. He shall stretch the line of confusion over it, and the plumb line of emptiness. Lamentations 2:8 The LORD determined to lay in ruins the wall of the daughter of Zion; he stretched out the measuring line; he did not restrain his hand from destroying; he caused rampart and wall to lament; they languished together. Ezekiel 7:5 "Thus says the Lord GOD: Disaster after disaster! Behold, it comes. Ezekiel 23:31 You have gone the way of your sister; therefore I will give her cup into your hand. Jump to Previous Ahab Clean Dish House Jerusalem Line Measuring Pan Plate Plumb Plummet Samaria Sama'ria Stretch Stretched Turned Turning Upside Used Washed Weight Wipe Wipes Wipeth WipingJump to Next Ahab Clean Dish House Jerusalem Line Measuring Pan Plate Plumb Plummet Samaria Sama'ria Stretch Stretched Turned Turning Upside Used Washed Weight Wipe Wipes Wipeth WipingLinks 2 Kings 21:13 NIV2 Kings 21:13 NLT 2 Kings 21:13 ESV 2 Kings 21:13 NASB 2 Kings 21:13 KJV 2 Kings 21:13 Bible Apps 2 Kings 21:13 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 21:13 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 21:13 French Bible 2 Kings 21:13 German Bible Bible Hub ESV Text Edition: 2016. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. |
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