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Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 36:18

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Hath any of the gods of the nations ... - This is said to show them the impossibility, as he supposed, of being delivered from the arm of the king of Assyria. He had conquered all before him, and not even the gods of the nations had been able to rescue the lands where they were worshipped from the hands of the victorious invader. He inferred, therefore, that Yahweh, the God of Palestine, could not save their land. return to 'Top of Page'
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