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God's Initiative Comes First
Commentators emphasize that God's declaration, "I have begun to deliver up Sihon," precedes His command for Israel to act. John Gill notes that God's first step was hardening Sihon's heart, a sure sign of his ruin. This shows that God's sovereign action paves the way for His people's victory and obedience.
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Deuteronomy
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Charles Ellicott
On Deuteronomy 2:31
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, I have begun to give Sihon. — Notice that in all the conquests of Israel Jehovah gave the order to begin the atta…
John Gill
On Deuteronomy 2:31
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to me
After or about the time when the messengers were sent to Sihon, perhaps when they had return…
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…