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Because of the force - Rather, without force. Translate it: “The fugitives have stood (that is, halted) powerless in the shadow of Heshbon.”…

Because of the force.— Better, without strength. What is meant is that the fugitives of Moab seek shelter in Heshbon, the…

He confirms what is said in the last verse: that the Moabites would in vain resort to their strongest cities, even Heshbon and Sihon…

They that fled stood under the shadow of Heshbon, because of
the force
Heshbon was a …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes