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So shall we come on him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light on him as the dew falls on the ground; and of him and of all the men who are with him we will not leave so much as one.
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The Symbolism of Dew
Hushai's comparison of the army to dew was a powerful image. Commentators explain it conveyed more than just vast numbers. It suggested an attack that was irresistible, unavoidable, and would silently cover every possible hiding place, ensuring David and his men could not escape. It was a promise of total, overwhelming annihilation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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