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Go up, you horses; and rage, you chariots; and let the mighty men go forth: Cush and Put, who handle the shield; and the Ludim, who handle and bend the bow.
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A Coalition of Might
Commentators explain that this verse lists the formidable components of Egypt's army. It wasn't just Egyptians but a coalition of hired mercenaries, including Cushites (Ethiopians), Put (Libyans), and Ludim (skilled archers). This historical detail shows the immense military power Pharaoh had assembled for this battle.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Rather, Go up, advance, ye horses; and drive furiously, ye chariots; and let the mighty men go forth. They march out of Egypt, arranged in…
19th Century
Anglican
The Ethiopians and the Libyans. —In the Hebrew, Cush and Put. The verse describes the prominent elements in the …
16th Century
Protestant
He continues with the same subject and enumerates whatever might discredit his prophecy. For when the faithful saw that the Egyptians embarked on t…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Come up, you horses; and rage, you chariots These are either the words of Pharaoh, giving orders to his cavalry and chari…
The whole word of God is against those who do not obey the gospel of Christ; but it is for those, even Gentiles, who turn to Him. The prophecy begi…
