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Micah 2:8

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But lately my people have risen up as an enemy. You strip the robe and clothing from those who pass by without a care, returning from battle.

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Verse 8. Away. You have often stripped people of their necessary garments; and have treated such as were innocently passing on the way, as if they were at war with you. Challoner.—He alludes to Israel attacking Juda without cause, and killing 120,000 at once, while they took 200,000 women and children (verse 9) captives, whom Oded indeed persuaded them to release. 2 Chronicles 28:6. Septuagint are very obscure in this chapter. Calmet.

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