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only the cattle we took for a prey to ourselves, with the spoil of the cities which we had taken.

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The Rewards of Obedience

Commentators explain that the plunder Israel took—cattle and valuable goods—was a direct result of their obedience. Matthew Henry notes that because Israel had previously obeyed God by not attacking Moab and Ammon, God blessed them with the spoils of the Amorites. This illustrates the principle that we do not lose by our obedience to God's commands.

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Deuteronomy

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John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 2:35

17th Century

Pastor

Only the cattle we took for a prey unto ourselves
These they did not destroy, but preserved alive for their own use …

Matthew Henry

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…