Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
2Ki 19:24I have digged and drunk strange waters, and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of besieged places.
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I have digged, etc.   I have conquered strange countries, and marched through the driest places, in which I have digged wells for my army.
with the sole   My infantry have been so numerous, that they alone have been sufficient to dry up all the rivers of besieged places, either by drinking them, or by diverting their course into other channels. Exd 15:9; 2Sa 17:13; 1Ki 20:10; Dan 4:30
besieged places   or, fenced places.
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with the sole
Exd 15:9 The enemy said, I will pursue, I will overtake, I will divide the spoil; my lust shall be satisfied upon them; I will draw my sword, my hand shall destroy them.
2Sa 17:13 Moreover, if he be gotten into a city, then shall all Israel bring ropes to that city, and we will draw it into the river, until there be not one small stone found there.
1Ki 20:10 And Benhadad sent unto him, and said, The gods do so unto me, and more also, if the dust of Samaria shall suffice for handfuls for all the people that follow me.
Dan 4:30 The king spake, and said, Is not this great Babylon, that I have built for the house of the kingdom by the might of my power, and for the honour of my majesty?

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Scott, Thomas. "2 Kings 19:24," The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Blue Letter Bible. 1836. 9 Jul 2004. .
<http://www.blueletterbible.org/tsk_b/2Ki/19/24.html>.

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