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A Turn to God in Trouble
After suffering an attack and feeling discouraged, Israel didn't just complain but turned to God. Commentators like John Calvin view this vow not as a desperate bargain, but as an act of piety and submission. It was a formal way of seeking God's help and recommitting to Him in a time of distress.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Numbers 21:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
They were not allowed to go through the land of Edom. They therefore had to turn around and go directly away from the land where they one day hoped…
John Calvin
On Numbers 21:2
16th Century
Theologian
And Israel vowed a vow unto the Lord. This was a manifestation of piety: when they had sustained a loss, not to cast away hope, nor to mur…
John Gill
On Numbers 21:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Israel vowed a vow to the Lord
The Israelites made supplication to the Lord for help against their enemies, and …
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 21:1–3
17th Century
Minister
Before the people began their march around the country of Edom, the king of Arad, a Canaanite, who inhabited the southern part of the country, atta…