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The Weakness of False Gods
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse is a taunt against Chemosh, the national god of Moab. The song mocks Chemosh for being powerless to protect his own people, instead "giving" his sons and daughters into captivity. This serves as a powerful biblical illustration of the futility of placing trust in anything or anyone other than the one true God.
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Albert Barnes
On Numbers 21:29
18th Century
Theologian
Chemosh - The national God of the Moabites. The name probably means “Vanquisher,” or “Master.” The worship of Chemosh was introduced into Is…
Charles Ellicott
On Numbers 21:27–30
19th Century
Bishop
Come into Heshbon.— These verses appear to commemorate first the victory of the Amorites over the Moabites, and then that of the I…
John Gill
On Numbers 21:29
17th Century
Pastor
Woe to you, Moab! you are undone
The whole country ruined, or likely to be so:
O people of Chemosh…
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Matthew Henry
On Numbers 21:21–35
17th Century
Minister
Sihon went with his forces against Israel, from outside his own borders and without provocation, and so brought about his own ruin. The enemies of …