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The princes of the peoples are gathered together, the people of the God of Abraham. For the shields of the earth belong to God. He is greatly exalted!
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Verse 9. Seen. All the promises have been fulfilled. How could any one have thought that we should have been permitted to dedicate this temple under the patronage of the king of Persia? (1 Ezra 6:8.) Who would not have feared, lest the Christian religion should perish, under such violent persecutions? Converts admire its beauty and strength. Calmet.—The completion of the prophecies is a wonderful confirmation and comfort of Christians, ( Worthington.) whose faith is founded indeed for ever. Bible.—The gates of hell shall not prevail. Menochius.
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