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Assyria shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, [Ye are] our gods; for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Asshur shall not save us - After prayer for pardon and for acceptance of themselves, and thanksgiving for acceptance, comes the pro…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The three crying sins of Israel are recounted here:

  1. Expected salvation from Assyria.
  2. Dependence on the world-power of Egypt, …
Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This verse should be joined with the last, as the Israelites show here more clearly and fully how they had sinned and, at the same time, give proof…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Ashur shall not save us
This is still a continuation of the words repenting and returning Israel are directed to mak…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Israel is exhorted to return to Jehovah, from their sins and idols, by faith in His mercy and grace through the promised Redeemer, and by diligentl…

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