For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them (comp. Joshua 24:11, Joshua 24:12): but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy countenance, because thou hadst a favour unto them (see Deuteronomy 4:37, Deuteronomy 4:38; Joshua 24:11, Joshua 24:18).
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Psalms 44:3
Psalms 44:3
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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