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An Offering of Gratitude
Matthew Henry explains that this massive gold offering was not a payment for God's help, but an act of profound thanksgiving and humility. The soldiers, amazed that not one of them was lost, presented the gold to acknowledge God's preservation of their lives and to seek forgiveness for their own shortcomings. It was a confession of their need for God's grace, not a claim to a reward.
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18th Century
Theologian
The value of the offering was about 20,000 British pounds.
19th Century
Bishop
Sixteen thousand seven hundred and fifty shekels. — This quantity of golden ornaments is quite in harmony with the well-known habi…
17th Century
Pastor
And all the gold of the offering that they offered up to the
Lord
The whole amount, w…
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17th Century
Minister
The success of the Israelites had been very remarkable���so small a company overcoming such multitudes���but it was still more wonderful that not o…