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who were clothed with blue, governors and rulers, all of them desirable young men, horsemen riding on horses.
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The Seduction of Worldly Power
Commentators explain that the description of the Assyrians—with their fine blue clothing, positions of authority, and youthful appeal—is meant to show how alluring worldly power and status can be. John Gill notes these details were specifically chosen to highlight what seduced Israel into spiritual adultery, turning away from God to pursue these attractive but unholy alliances.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The army of the Assyrians is described. War-horses formed an important part in the armies of Assyria and Egypt; Israel was deficient in this respec…
19th Century
Anglican
Horsemen. —The Assyrians, like the Egyptians, made large use of cavalry, as was necessary for a warlike nation; for this reason, t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which were clothed with blue A colour the Assyrians were fond of, and clothed their soldiers in, and was taking to the ey…
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