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therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, Behold, I will stretch out my hand on the Philistines, and I will cut off the Cherethites, and destroy the remnant of the sea coast.
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God's Specific Judgment
Commentators explain that God's judgment is not vague but directed at specific people. The Philistines, including the Cherethites from their southern coast, were persistent, historical enemies of Israel. God's declaration of judgment names them precisely, showing His sovereign knowledge and targeted justice against those who attacked His people.
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Ezekiel
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Philistines occupying lands to the south of Judah were a Hamite race (Genesis 10:14), but of a different branch from the Canaanites…
19th Century
Anglican
Cherethims. —The Cherethim were a portion of the Philistines living on their southern coast (1 Samuel 30:14; [Referenc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore thus says the Lord GodBecause of such wretched malice and despiteful usage: behold, I will str…
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