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Let not the swift flee away, nor the mighty man escape; in the north by the river Euphrates have they stumbled and fallen.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Translate it: “The swift shall not flee away, and the hero shall not escape: in the north on the bank of the river Euphrates they shall stumble…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He first says that they would gain power, but he speaks soon after of their fall. This might seem like a repetition, unless one considers that the …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Let not the swift flee away, nor the mighty men escape
Those that were swift of foot, like Asahel, or carried but li…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The whole word of God is against those who do not obey the gospel of Christ; but it is for those, even Gentiles, who turn to Him. The prophecy begi…

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