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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 5:10

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And David went on, and grew great, etc.] In honour and wealth, in fame and reputation, in subduing his enemies, obtaining conquests over them, and enlarging his dominions: and the Lord God of hosts, of armies above and below, [was] with him: to whom all his prosperity and success was owing. The Targum is, “the Word of the Lord God of hosts was for his help,” or his helper.
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