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according to all that you desired of Yahweh your God in Horeb in the day of the assembly, saying, Let me not hear again the voice of Yahweh my God, neither let me see this great fire any more, that I not die.

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Prophets Were God's Answer

Commentators unanimously explain that the system of God speaking through prophets was His direct answer to the Israelites' plea. At Mount Horeb, they were so terrified by God's direct voice and the "great fire" that they begged for a human go-between, fearing for their lives.

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Deuteronomy

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Deuteronomy 18:15–19

18th Century

Theologian

The ancient fathers of the Church and most modern commentators have regarded our Lord as the prophet promised in these verses. It is evident from t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Deuteronomy 18:15–20

19th Century

Bishop

Deuteronomy 18:15–20. THE ONE MEDIATOR.

The connection between these verses and the preceding is well illustrat…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 18:16

16th Century

Theologian

According to all that you desired. He pronounces them guilty of ingratitude if they did not quietly submit themselves to their Prophets, s…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 18:16

17th Century

Pastor

According to all that you desired of the Lord your God at
Horeb
This was promised the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 18:15–22

17th Century

Minister

It is promised here concerning Christ that a Prophet would come, great above all the prophets. By Him, God would make Himself and His will known to…