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In that day the LORD will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem. He who is feeble among them at that day will be like David, and David’s house will be like God, like the LORD’s angel before them.
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Verse 8. Hath. Septuagint “is weak.”—Offended. Such shall repent and be pardoned, like David. Bible.—They shall imitate his valour. The posterity of David shall no more cause the people to go stray.—Of God. He seems to allude to Christ’s birth. David’s offspring shall not ascend the throne; but their virtue shall be conspicuous; they shall give birth to Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Calmet.
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