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Yahweh also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem be not magnified above Judah.
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God's Equalizing Salvation
Commentators agree that God saves the rural, less-defended 'tents of Judah' first to prevent the powerful elite in Jerusalem and the royal 'house of David' from boasting. This act demonstrates that God's salvation is impartial and not dependent on human status, ensuring no group can claim superiority over another.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord also shall save the tents of Judah first - Still it is, the Lord shall save. We have, on the one side, the si…
19th Century
Anglican
There is another reading, supported by the Septuagint and a few manuscripts, as in former times. This variant does not materially …
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet teaches us again that there is no need for help when God stretches out his hand to preserve his people, for he alone is abundantly suff…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Lord also shall save the tents of Judah first That is, the Jews, who will be in other parts of the land encamped…
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…
