2 Kings 13:7

Neither did he leave, &c. That is, the king of Syria, who so terribly oppressed the Israelites. For this verse must be considered as connected with 2 Kings 13:4 2 Kings 13:5 being included in a parenthesis, as is done in our translation. By the people, of whom the king of Syria left so few, the Israelitish army, or men of war, are here meant, as the following words evince. For the king of Syria had destroyed them God gave them into his hand, to make this destruction among them, killing some, and carrying others captive. And had made them like the dust by thrashing Had broken, and, as it were, ground them to dust or powder, as the corn is many times broken by thrashing.