But Sihon trusted not Israel to pass through his coast: but Sihon gathered all his people together, and pitched in Jahaz, and fought against Israel.
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Interpretation
One instance of the honour and respect we owe to God, as our God, is, rightly to employ what he gives us to possess. Receive it from him, use it for him, and part with it when he calls for it.
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This thought runs through Judges 11:17-21.
Glossary
- Jahaz Place
- Trodden down. Modern identification: Khirbet el Medeiyineh.