SEV Biblia, Chapter 3:26
Y cuando el rey de Moab vio que la batalla lo vencía, tomó consigo setecientos varones que sacaban espada, para romper contra el rey de Idumea; mas no pudieron.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 3:26
Verse 26. Seven hundred men] These were no doubt the choice of all his troops, and being afraid of being hemmed up and perhaps taken by his enemies, whom he found on the eve of gaining possession of the city, he made a desperate sortie in order to regain the open country; and supposing that the quarter of the Edomites was weakest, or less carefully guarded, he endeavoured to make his impression there; but they were so warmly received by the king of Edom that they failed in the attempt, and were driven back into the city. Hence he was led to that desperate act mentioned in the following verse.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 26. And when the king of Moab saw that the battle was too sore for him , etc.] The siege was so close, the slingers or engineers did so much execution, that he saw the city would soon be taken, and he be obliged to deliver it up: he took with him seven hundred men that drew swords ; men expert in war, bold and daring: to break through even unto the king of Edom ; through his quarters, and so escape, he lying nearest to the city, and perhaps the weakest body of men with him; or he might think he was not so hearty in the cause of the kings, and would make but a feeble resistance, and let him pass: but they could not ; break through they met with a greater opposition than was expected perhaps the Edomites remembered how they had lately used them, which made them fight more desperately against them, (see Chronicles 20:23).
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 20-27 - 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 wh are dear to God. May we place our highest regard upon such as are mos 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 bee 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 __________________________________________________________________
Original Hebrew
וירא 7200 מלך 4428 מואב 4124 כי 3588 חזק 2388 ממנו 4480 המלחמה 4421 ויקח 3947 אותו 854 שׁבע 7651 מאות 3967 אישׁ 376 שׁלף 8025 חרב 2719 להבקיע 1234 אל 413 מלך 4428 אדום 123 ולא 3808 יכלו׃ 3201
