Adam Clarke Commentary - 2 Chronicles 25:18 - 25:18

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Adam Clarke Commentary - 2 Chronicles 25:18 - 25:18


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The thistle that was in Lebanon - See the explanation of this 2Ki 14:9 (note). After reciting this fable, the Targum adds, “Thus hast thou done in the time thou didst send unto me, and didst lead up from the house of Israel a hundred thousand strong warriors for a hundred talents of silver: and after they were sent, thou didst not permit them to go with thee to war, but didst send them back, greatly enraged, so that they spread themselves over the country; and having cut off three thousand, they brought back much spoil.”