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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Amos 7:15

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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took me as I followed the flock--So David was taken (Sa2 7:8; Psa 78:70-71). Messiah is the antitypical Shepherd (Psa 23:1-6; John 10:1-18). unto my people--"against" [MAURER]; so Amo 7:16. Jehovah claims them still as His by right, though slighting His authority. God would recover them to His service by the prophet's ministry.
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