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I will encamp about my house against the army, that none pass through or return; and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with my eyes.
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God's Miraculous Protection
Multiple commentators highlight the historical fulfillment of this verse in the story of Alexander the Great. After conquering surrounding nations, he marched on Jerusalem but was miraculously restrained from harming the city. This event is seen as a powerful, concrete example of God supernaturally 'encamping' around His people to protect them from an overwhelming army.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I will encamp about my house - (for my house’s sake) because of the army. “Because,” it is added in explanation, “of him th…
19th Century
Anglican
Amid all these dangers, Israel is promised, under Divine protection, a certain immunity.
Because of the army. —Thi…
Baptist
And I will encamp about mine house because of the army, because of him that passeth by, and because of him that returneth: and no oppressor sha…
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16th Century
Protestant
He concludes what he had been speaking of: that God would be the guardian of his chosen people, so as to repel on every side the violent assaults o…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will encamp about my house, because of the army Of profane and wicked men, persecutors and heretics, who rose …
Here are judgements foretold on several nations. While the Macedonians and Alexander's successors were at war in these countries, the Lord promised…
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