3For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel.
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Matthew Henry
(vv. 1-3)This chapter begins, as those two next foregoing began, with, Hear this word . Where God has a mouth to speak we must have an ear to hear; it is our duty, it is our interest, yet so stupid are most men that they need to be again and again called upon to hear the word of the Lord , to give audience, to give attention. Hear this word . this convincing awakening word must be heard and heeded, as well...
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