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But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded; and he went out to meet the army that came to Samaria, and said to them, “Behold, because the LORD, the God of your fathers, was angry with Judah, he has delivered them into your hand, and you have slain them in a rage which has reached up to heaven.
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Verse 9. Heaven, and cries for vengeance against you. Though God designed to punish his people, your cruelty will not be excused. Bible.—The effect of this remonstrance, shews that all the kingdom of Israel was not devoid ( Calmet.) of feeling and religion. Bible.—They set a noble example for Christian princes to follow after a victory. D.
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