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The chieftains of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem are my strength in Yahweh of Hosts their God.
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The True Source of Strength
All commentators agree that this verse reveals a crucial chain of dependence. The leaders of Judah find strength in the people of Jerusalem, but only because Jerusalem's strength comes directly from 'the Lord of hosts their God.' This is not about human might or numbers, but about recognizing that God's power is the ultimate source of security and victory for His people.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the princes of Judah - He pictures the onemindedness of the Church. No one will assume anything for himself; each will exalt the strengt…
19th Century
Anglican
For shall be, read are. The strength of the fortress of Jerusalem should be the saving of Judah, but that strength would …
16th Century
Protestant
He still continues the same subject — that however small and feeble the flock of God might be, it would still have sufficient strength, for the Lor…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart The governors of the rest of the cities in Judea, besides Jerusa…
Here is a divine prediction, which will be a heavy burden to all the enemies of the church. But it is for Israel, for their comfort and benefit. It…
