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It happened, when the angel of Yahweh spoke these words to all the children of Israel, that the people lifted up their voice, and wept.

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The Tears of Conviction

Commentators explain that the Israelites' weeping was a direct response to the angel's rebuke. They were convicted of their disobedience and fearful of the consequences. This demonstrates a moment of genuine, if temporary, sorrow for their sin and ingratitude against God.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Judges 2:4

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, when the angel of the Lord spoke these
words to all the children of Israel

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Judges 2:1–5

17th Century

Minister

It was the great Angel of the covenant, the Word, the Son of God, who spoke with Divine authority as Jehovah, and now called them to account for th…