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Tyndale Open Study Notes on 2 Samuel 14:17

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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14:17 you are like an angel of God: This flattering expression is not used for anyone else in the Bible but appears four times to describe David (see also 14:20; 19:27; 1 Sam 29:9). The woman was expressing confidence that David would act with God-given wisdom and justice.
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