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Hamonah shall also be the name of a city. Thus shall they cleanse the land.

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A Memorial City

Commentators explain that a city will be named "Hamonah," which means "Multitude," to serve as a lasting monument to God's overwhelming victory. Scholar John Gill notes that since no city in Israel has ever held this name, it strongly suggests the prophecy awaits a future fulfillment.

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Ezekiel

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Ezekiel 39:16

19th Century

Bishop

Shall be Hamonah.— As a further monument of this great overthrow some city (not more definitely described, but probably yet to be …

John Gill

John Gill

On Ezekiel 39:16

17th Century

Pastor

And also the name of the city shall be Hamonah
The name of the city nearest to this place, where Gog and his multitu…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Ezekiel 39:11–22

17th Century

Minister

How numerous are the enemies that God destroyed for the defense of His people Israel! Times of great deliverances should be times of reformation. E…