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God's Practical Guidance
Commentators explain that the pillars of cloud and fire were God's direct, practical provision. The cloud offered shelter from the intense desert sun, while the pillar of fire provided necessary light to navigate the "trackless desert" at night. This demonstrates God's tangible care for His people's physical needs during their journey.
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Nehemiah
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John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:12
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, you led them in the day by a cloudy pillar ,
&c.] The Israelites, to shelter them from the heat of the sun…
Matthew Henry
On Nehemiah 9:4–38
17th Century
Minister
The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …