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For thus saith the Lord Jehovah: The city that went forth a thousand shall have a hundred left, and that which went forth a hundred shall have ten left, to the house of Israel.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The city that went out by a thousand - (that is, probably one that sent out a thousand fighting men, as the phrase "went out" is of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Shall leave an hundred.— That is, shall have an hundred only as a remnant of the thousand who went forth to war. The great cities …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet now expresses more clearly what he had previously said: that the kingdom would perish, yet in such a way that the Lord would preserve s…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For thus says the Lord God

This is a reason why there were none to raise her up: since the city that w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The convincing, awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well as words of comfort and peace; for whether we listen or disregard it, the word of …

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