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But in his place shall he honor the god of fortresses; and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honor with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

But in his estate - The marginal reading here is, “As for the Almighty God, in his seat he shall honor, yes, he shall honor a god,” etc. The…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

As I have already hinted, at first glance these statements seem opposed to each other: the king of whom we are now treating will despise all deitie…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But in his estate shall he honour the god of forces
Or god Mahuzzim F17 ; departed saints and their image…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The remainder of this prophecy is very difficult, and commentators widely differ regarding it. From Antiochus, the account seems to pa to antichris…

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