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And gave their land as an inheritance; For his lovingkindness endures forever;
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Justice and Mercy in One Act
Commentators explain that God giving the land to Israel was a dual act. It was an act of justice against wicked kings and their idolatrous nations, but simultaneously an act of profound mercy and lovingkindness to His people. As Albert Barnes notes, it can be a mercy to the world to remove corrupt rulers and transfer their resources to those who will use them for righteousness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
To him which smote great kings—On this passage, see the notes at Psalms 135:10-12. There is little difference in the two places, ex…
19th Century
Baptist
And slew famous kings: for his mercy endures for ever: Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endures for ever: and Og the king of Bashan: f…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And gave their land for an heritage This was taken away from them and their subjects by the Lord, who has the dispos…
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The great things God did for Israel when he brought them out of Egypt were mercies that endured long for them; and our redemption by Christ, which …
