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Slay them not, lest my people forget: Scatter them by thy power, and bring them down, O Lord our shield.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Slay them not, lest my people forget—The meaning of this seems to be: Do not destroy them at once, so that, being removed from the …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Slay them not, lest my people forget ... — The Spartans refused to allow the destruction of a neighbouring city, which ha…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Slay them not, lest my people forget. David very properly suggests this to his own mind as a consideration that should produce patience. W…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Slay you not
Though they deserved to be slain, and the Lord seemed as if he was about to slay them, who was able to …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

It is our wisdom and duty, in times of danger and difficulty, to wait upon God; for he is our defense, in whom we will be safe. It is very comforti…

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