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A certain man drew his bow at a venture, and struck the king of Israel between the joints of the armor: why he said to the driver of the chariot, Turn your hand, and carry me out of the host; for I am sore wounded.
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God's Sovereign Aim
Commentators note the archer drew his bow 'at a venture,' meaning he shot randomly without knowing he was aiming at the king. Matthew Henry explains this seemingly chance event as a clear display of God's sovereignty. What appears random to humans is precisely guided by God's hand to fulfill His prophesied judgment. This shows that no event is outside of God's control.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
Drew a bow. — With the bow.
At a venture. —See margin, and compare 2 Samuel 15:11, whe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 18:2).
Presbyterian
This history we read in 1 Kings 22. Abundant riches and honor give large opportunities of doing good, but they are attended with many snares and te…
