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God's Gift, Our Fight
Commentators note that God declares He has already given the land to Israel, assuring them of victory before the battle begins. However, this divine promise requires human action. Israel is commanded to 'rise up... and contend with him in battle.' This illustrates a key principle: God's sovereign gifts often require our faithful effort to possess them.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 2:24
19th Century
Bishop
Pass over ... Arnon. — The territory from Arnon northward to Jabbok had been taken from Moab by the Amorites, and was to …
John Calvin
On Deuteronomy 2:24
16th Century
Theologian
Rise you up, take your journey. I have lately said that the order is here inverted. In my opinion, Moses inserted what follows soon after—…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 2:24
17th Century
Pastor
Rise you up, take your journey, and pass over the river Arnon ,
&c.] Which was on the border of Moab, and divided be…
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Matthew Henry
On Deuteronomy 2:24–37
17th Century
Minister
God tested His people by forbidding them to meddle with the rich countries of Moab and Ammon. He gives them possession of the country of the Amorit…