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God's Presence is Our Defense
Commentators explain that the enemy kings were not defeated in a pitched battle but were overcome by what they saw. The visible strength and glory of Jerusalem, a city clearly protected by God, caused them to be amazed, terrified, and flee in a panic. This illustrates that God's manifest presence is our ultimate security, capable of routing opposition without a fight.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 48:5
18th Century
Theologian
They saw it - That is, they looked on it; they contemplated it; they were struck with its beauty and strength, and fled.
And so th…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 48:5
19th Century
Bishop
They saw. —A verse like Psalms 46:6, vivid from the omission of the conjunctions, wrongly supplied by the Authorised Version. It h…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 48:5
19th Century
Preacher
They were troubled, and hasted away,
If they came quickly, they went away still more quickly, hurrying off like a band of frightened…
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John Gill
On Psalms 48:5
17th Century
Pastor
They saw [it] Either the city or the power of God, as Aben Ezra; or, as Jarchi, God himself going forth to fight against …
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 48:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Jerusalem is the city of our God: none on earth render Him due honor except the citizens of the spiritual Jerusalem. Happy is the kingdom, the city…