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The thing pleased the children of Israel; and the children of Israel blessed God, and spoke no more of going up against them to war, to destroy the land in which the children of Reuben and the children of Gad lived.
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Praise in Place of War
Commentators note that Israel's response was not just relief, but active praise. They "blessed God" because the misunderstanding was cleared up, preventing a civil war, a potential schism in the nation, and what they feared was a great sin against the Lord. Their joy was rooted in restored unity and faithfulness to God.
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19th Century
Anglican
Did not intend — i.e., they decided not (Hebrew: they did not say to go up against them).
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the thing pleased the children of Israel They were quite satisfied with the account of things, and were pleased …
Presbyterian
It was good that there was on both sides a disposition to peace, as there was a zeal for God; for quarrels about religion, due to a lack of wisdom …
