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It shall happen in that day, that I will seek to destroy all the nations that come against Jerusalem.
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God's Determined Defense
When the verse says God will "seek to destroy" Israel's enemies, commentators explain this doesn't imply uncertainty. Instead, it's a powerful way of saying God is fully intent, actively engaged, and purposefully set on defending His people. It's a promise that God is not a distant or neglectful observer but an anxious and caring defender.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In that day, I will seek to destroy - Woe indeed to those whom Almighty God shall “seek to destroy!” Man may seek…
19th Century
Anglican
Seek. —This word is only twice used of God, here and in Exodus 4:24, where He sought to slay Moses: i.e., He exp…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet repeats again that, though ungodly and wicked men attacked the Church in great numbers on every side, God would still be its defender. …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it shall come to pass in that day So often mentioned in this chapter; by which is meant the latter part of the G…
The day spoken of here is the day of Jerusalem's defense and deliverance, that glorious day when God will appear for the salvation of his people. I…
