And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, and went to the valley of salt, and smote of the children of Seir ten thousand.
Ver. 11. And Amaziah strengthened himself.] Cum coepisset esse animo fortl et fidenti, He had a good name; it imported "one strong in the Lord and in the power of his might"; but he was far enough from that.
And went to the valley of Salt.] See 2 Kings 14:7 .