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However, concerning the ambassadors of the princes of Babylon, who sent to him to inquire of the wonder that was done in the land, God left him to test him, that he might know all that was in his heart.
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Verse 31. Wonder, at the defeat of Sennacherib; (Grot. D.) or rather the retrogradation of the sun, as the Chaldees studied astronomy with diligence. Menochius. Tirinus. Calmet.—Left him, in punishment of his vanity. Bible.—Heart. How feeble is man when destitute of the divine assistance! Menochius.—God permitted, therefore, the king to be tempted, ( Calmet.) that he might know himself, and that others might have a true idea of him. D.
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