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Yahweh listened to the voice of Israel, and delivered up the Canaanites; and they utterly destroyed them and their cities: and the name of the place was called Hormah.
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God Answers Sincere Vows
When Israel was attacked, they turned to God with a specific vow. Commentators highlight that God "hearkened to the voice of Israel," demonstrating His readiness to answer His people when they rely on Him. This victory was a direct result of their turning from fear to faith and making a commitment to God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He called the name of the place - Render it as: “the name of the place was called.” The transitive verb here is, by a common Hebrew idiom, e…
19th Century
Anglican
And they utterly destroyed them and their cities. —The meaning of the verb used here is to devote to destruction,
Baptist
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the Lord hearkened to the voice of Israel In their prayers and vows; with acceptance heard, and answered them ac…
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…
