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A Promise Fulfilled
Commentators note that this verse is a direct fulfillment of God's earlier promise in Exodus 15:14-16. The fear that would grip the surrounding nations was not a surprise but a pre-ordained part of God's plan to give Israel the land. God's reputation for mighty acts would precede Israel, preparing the way for their victory.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 2:25
19th Century
Bishop
The fear of you. —Compare Exodus 15:15-16: All the inhabitants of Canaan shall melt away, fear and dread shall fall upon them.…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 2:25
17th Century
Pastor
This day will I begin to put the dread of thee
And so fulfil the prophecies delivered by Moses in ([Reference Exodus…
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…