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Victory is God's, Not Ours
All commentators agree that Israel's conquest of Canaan was not due to their own military might but to God's direct power. While the Israelites did fight, scholars like Charles Spurgeon clarify that God's might made them brave. John Calvin adds that recognizing our own inability is the first step toward true gratitude and giving God the glory for any victory.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 44:3
18th Century
Theologian
For they got not the land in possession - The land of Canaan. The purpose of this verse is to illustrate the truth expressed in the previo…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 44:3
19th Century
Bishop
The light of thy countenance. —Notice the contrast to this in Psalms 44:24; in times of distress God’s face seemed hidden…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 44:2–3
19th Century
Preacher
They did use their own arm and sword; but, for all that, it was God who won the victory for them. It was his might that made them brave, and a cons…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 44:3
16th Century
Theologian
For they got not possession of the land by their own sword. Here the sacred writer confirms by contrast what he has just said; for if they…
John Gill
On Psalms 44:3
17th Century
Pastor
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword ,
&c.] There were many things which show that the possess…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 44:1–8
17th Century
Minister
Former experiences of God's power and goodness are strong supports to faith and powerful pleas in prayer under present calamities. The many victori…