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God's Unseen, Overwhelming Army
The image of "twenty thousand chariots" represents God's immense, invisible army of angels. Commentators like John Calvin explain this is meant to combat our human tendency to feel overwhelmed by fear. When facing trials, this verse is a powerful reminder that God commands an innumerable, unconquerable host to protect His people and accomplish His purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 68:17
18th Century
Theologian
The chariots of God - The meaning of this verse is that God is abundantly able to maintain his position on Mount Zion; to defend the place w…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 68:17
19th Century
Bishop
The chariots. —As the text stands, this verse can only be brought into harmony with the context by a certain violence to grammar. …
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 68:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
As the ark went up the hill of Zion, so has Christ ascended to eternal glory. He is the true Ark of the covenant, and He is also the true Mercy-sea…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 68:17
16th Century
Theologian
The chariots of God are twenty thousand thousands of angels. For the most part, we are inclined to undervalue the Divine presence, and the…
John Gill
On Psalms 68:17
17th Century
Pastor
The chariots of God [are] twenty thousand
By which are meant the angels, as the following clause shows; called "ch…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 68:15–21
17th Century
Minister
The ascension of Christ must be meant here, and to that it is applied (Ephesians 4:8). As the purchase of His death, He received the gi…