Whenever the LORD raised up judges for them, the LORD was with the judge, and he saved them from the hand of their enemies all the days of the judge; for the LORD was moved to pity by their groaning because of those who afflicted and oppressed them.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It repented the Lord - Rather, “the Lord was moved with compassion,” or “was grieved,” “because of their groanings.” .

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It repented the Lordi.e., Jehovah was grieved. (Compare to Jonah 3:10, God repented of the evil that He had said H…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And when the Lord raised them up judges, then the Lord was
with the judge
Every one o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We have a general idea of the course of events in Israel during the time of the Judges. The nation made themselves as wretched and miserable by for…

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