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and they encamped against them, and destroyed the increase of the earth, until you come to Gaza, and left no sustenance in Israel, neither sheep, nor ox, nor donkey.
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The Cost of Disobedience
Matthew Henry points out a direct link between Israel's sin and their suffering. The invaders were God's instrument of judgment, removing the very resources Israel had used to worship Baal instead of God. This serves as a stark reminder that disobedience has severe consequences.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gaza indicates the extreme southern point to which they spread their devastations, crossing the Jordan near Bethshan (Scythopolis), entering by the…
19th Century
Anglican
They encamped against them. —It is not implied that there were any battles. The Israelites were too wretched and helpless to offer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they encamped against them Formed a camp, from whence they sent out parties to plunder the people; or they were …
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Israel's sin was renewed, and Israel's troubles were repeated. Let all who sin expect to suffer. The Israelites hid themselves in dens and caves; s…
