Charles Ellicott Commentary Proverbs 21:31

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Proverbs 21:31

1819–1905
Anglican
Charles Ellicott
Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott Commentary

Proverbs 21:31

1819–1905
Anglican
SCRIPTURE

"The horse is prepared against the day of battle; But victory is of Jehovah." — Proverbs 21:31 (ASV)

The horse is prepared against the day of battle. — These had been imported largely from Egypt in Solomon’s time, though this was in direct contravention of the Law (1 Kings 4:26 and Deuteronomy 17:16).