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He went and found his body cast in the way, and the donkey and the lion standing by the body: the lion had not eaten the body, nor torn the donkey.
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A Supernatural Sign
Commentators highlight the miraculous nature of the scene. A lion killing a man but not eating him, and not harming the donkey standing nearby, defies natural instinct. Scholars explain this was a clear, supernatural sign from God, designed to draw public attention to His judgment and power, ensuring the event couldn't be ignored.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The lion had not eaten the carcass, nor torn the ass - These strange circumstances were certain to draw people’s attention to the matter and…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he went and found his carcass cast in the way, and the ass and the lion standing by the carcass…
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