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Then sang Israel this song: Spring up, well; sing you to it:

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A Song of Active Faith

Commentators highlight that this song was an expression of active faith. John Gill notes that the people sang for the well to spring up before it actually did, showing their belief in God's promise. Matthew Henry adds that while God provided the water, the people had to dig the well, demonstrating that receiving God's blessings often involves our faithful participation and effort.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Numbers 21:17–18

18th Century

Theologian

This song, recognized by all authorities as dating from the earliest times, and apparently suggested by the fact that God in this place gave the pe…

John Gill

John Gill

On Numbers 21:17

17th Century

Pastor

Then Israel sang this song ;

Being affected with the free favour and good will of God towards them:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Numbers 21:10–20

17th Century

Minister

We have here the journeys of the children of Israel, until they came to the plains of Moab, from where they passed over the Jordan into Canaan. The…