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A Pledge of the Full Promise
Commentators explain that the specific victories over Sihon and Og, which occurred before Israel even crossed the Jordan, served as a tangible 'pledge' or down payment from God. This initial success was a concrete assurance that God would fulfill His larger promise of giving them the entire land of Canaan.
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Nehemiah
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Albert Barnes
On Nehemiah 9:22
18th Century
Theologian
You did divide them into corners - that is, parts of the holy land; or as some prefer, “you distributed them on all sides.”
Charles Ellicott
On Nehemiah 9:22
19th Century
Bishop
Divide them into corners. —Strict usage of the term would require: You did divide to them [these nations] in their boundaries.…
John Gill
On Nehemiah 9:22
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover, you gave them kingdoms and nations
The two kingdoms of Sihon and Og, and the seven nations of Canaan:
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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 …