5. Riblah--north of Palestine (see
Jer 1:14;
Nu 34:11).
Hamath is identified by commentators with Antioch, in Syria, on the
Orontes, called Epiphania, from Antiochus Epiphanes.
gave judgment upon him--literally, "spake judgments with him," that
is, brought him to trial as a common criminal, not as a king. He had
violated his oath
(Eze 17:13-19;
2Ch 36:13).
JFB.
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