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They rose up early in the morning, and the sun shone on the water, and the Moabites saw the water over against them as red as blood:
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A Natural Deception
Commentators explain that the water appearing as blood was a natural phenomenon orchestrated by God. As the Moabites rose early, the sun also rose behind them. Its red morning rays reflected off the newly present water in the valley, making it appear as red as blood. One scholar adds that the red soil of the region (Edom) may have enhanced this effect.
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19th Century
Anglican
They rose up early. —The Moabite camp on the frontier mountains.
And the sun shone upon the water.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they rose up early in the morning To watch the motions of their enemies, and be upon their guard against them:
Presbyterian
It is a blessing to be favored with the company of those who have power with God and can prevail by their prayers. A kingdom may be upheld and pros…
