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2 Kings 3:21

Albert Barnes
Notes on the Whole Bible

And stood in the border - On the north side of the wady, ready to defend their territory.

Matthew Henry
Concise Bible Commentary
It is a blessing to be favoured with the company of those who have power with God, and can prevail by their prayers. A kingdom may be upheld and prosper, in consequence of the fervent prayers of those who are dear to God. May we place our highest regard upon such as are most precious in his account. When sinners are saying Peace, peace, destruction comes upon them: despair will follow their mad presumption. In Satan's service and at his suggestion, such horrid deeds have been done, as cause the natural feelings of the heart to shudder; like the king of Moab's sacrificing his son. It is well not to urge the worst of men to extremities; we should rather leave them to the judgment of God.
Cross References
The Omride Dynasty
The Golden Ages of the 9th & 8th centuries BCE