Righteousness goes before him, and prepares the way for his steps.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 13. Hell of the damned, ( Worthington.) according to the Fathers: or out of captivity and dangers. Bert.—If it be understood of Christ, it must refer to limbo. Bell. Menochius.—It seems equivalent to the lower pit. Psalms 87:7. Bible.—The Jews admit seven regions in hell, (Geneb.) and our theologians four: 1. Of the damned; 2. of unbaptized infants; 3. of purgatory; and 4. of the saints in Abraham’s bosom. Saint Augustine mentions the first and last here: but he speaks clearly of purgatory in other places. De Gen. con. Manch. ii. 17. in Ps. vi. Calmet.—David was rescued from the most imminent dangers, and Christ came out of limbo, (Psalms 15:10. D.) by his own power. Bible.