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Now [they of] Bethel had sent Sharezer and Regem-melech, and their men, to entreat the favor of Yahweh,
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Seek God's Will Together
Commentators highlight that when a community of Jews had a question about their religious practices, they didn't guess the answer. They sent a delegation to Jerusalem to pray and consult God's appointed leaders—the priests and prophets. This serves as a powerful example for believers today: when facing doubt or uncertainty, we should actively seek God's will through prayer and wise counsel.
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Zechariah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When they had sent to the house of God - Rather, “And Bethel sent;” that is, the inhabitants of Bethel sent. “The house of God” is …
19th Century
Anglican
When they had sent ... before the Lord. —Better, Then [the people of] Bethel [such as] Sherezer and Regemmel…
Baptist
On that day, the Jews had kept a fast to commemorate the terrible calamity that happened to the temple in the time of Nebuchadnezzar. Now, these pe…
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16th Century
Protestant
There is no vision here, but the answer which Zechariah was commanded to give to the messengers of the captives, for he says that some had been sen…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When they had sent unto the house of God It is, in the Hebrew text, "when he sent Bethel"; which some, as Kimchi obs…
If we truly desire to know the will of God in doubtful matters, we must not only consult his word and ministers, but also seek his direction throug…
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