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The Horror of the Scene
Commentators emphasize the shocking imagery of blood being shed "like water." This highlights not only the immense scale of the slaughter but also the invaders' utter disregard for human life. The added detail that there was "none to bury them" was a profound dishonor in the ancient world, compounding the tragedy and cruelty of the event.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 79:3
18th Century
Theologian
Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem - They have poured it out in such quantities that it seems to flow like…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 79:3
19th Century
Bishop
Their blood. — In 1 Maccabees 7:17, we read, The flesh of thy saints and their blood have they shed round about Jerusalem, and…
John Gill
On Psalms 79:3
17th Century
Pastor
Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem ,
&c.] Without any concern of mind, or remorse of consci…
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Matthew Henry
On Psalms 79:1–5
17th Century
Minister
God is complained to: where should children go but to a Father able and willing to help them? See what a change sin made in the holy city, when the…