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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators unanimously interpret the king's wrath as a direct prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70. They explain that God used the Roman armies, referred to as "his armies," as instruments of judgment against the nation that rejected His Son and murdered His messengers, the prophets and apostles.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 22:7
18th Century
Theologian
But when the king heard, etc. This undoubtedly refers to the Jews, and to Jerusalem. They were murderers, having killed the prophets; and …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 22:7
Armies (στρατευματα). Bands of soldiers, not grand armies.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 22:7
19th Century
Preacher
In these terrible words, the siege of Jerusalem, the massacre of the people, and the destruction of their capital are all described: When the k…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 22:7
The scene turns violent. Some of those invited treat the king’s messengers outrageously. Enraged, the king sends his army, destroys the murderers, …
John Calvin
On Matthew 22:7
16th Century
Theologian
But when the king heard it. This punishment is mentioned by Matthew alone; for Luke makes no mention of any outrage committed on …
John Gill
On Matthew 22:7
17th Century
Pastor
But when the king heard thereof
Of this maltreatment, and barbarous usage of his servants, their cries coming up int…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 22:1–14
17th Century
Minister
The provision made for perishing souls in the gospel is represented by a royal feast made by a king, with great liberality, on the marriage of his …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 22:1–14
13th Century
Philosopher
It was said above that Christ’s persecutors were provoked to kill Him for three reasons: His glory, His wisdom (by which He was confounding them), …