Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Their defense - literally, “their shadow,” that is, their shelter as from the scorching sun: an Oriental figure. Compare the marginal refere…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Their defence is departed from them. —Literally, their shadow. This is a natural and frequently recurring figure of speech in the…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Only rebel not you against the Lord
Nothing, it is suggested, could hinder them from the possession of it but their …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Moses and Aaron were astonished to see a people throw away their own mercies. Caleb and Joshua assured the people of the goodness of the land. They…

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