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The angel of Yahweh went forth, and struck in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and when men arose early in the morning, behold, these were all dead bodies.
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God's Mysterious Methods
Commentators debate the exact means of the army's destruction—whether a direct angelic strike, a sudden pestilence, or a violent storm. However, they all agree on the central truth: this was a miraculous act of God. Scholars like Barnes and Ellicott suggest God likely used natural forces as His "angel" or messenger, while Calvin emphasizes a direct, supernatural act. The key lesson is that God's power is not limited, and He can work through visible or invisible means to fulfill His promises.
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Isaiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then the angel of the Lord went forth - This verse contains the record of one of the most remarkable events that have occurred in history. M…
19th Century
Anglican
Then the angel of the Lord.—These words, interpreted in light of 1 Chronicles 21:14, do not exclude—rather, they imply…
16th Century
Protestant
And the angel of Jehovah went out. The Prophet now relates what happened to the Assyrian, so that we may not think that the Lord spoke in …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then the angel of the Lord went forth From heaven, at the command of the Lord, being one of his ministering spirits,…
13th Century
Catholic
And it came to pass, when King Hezekiah had heard it. In this part, the author shows how Hezekiah fought against the blasphemies…
