2 Chronicles 9:25
Deuteronomy 17:16
accumulate horses <05483 07235> [multiply horses.]
Multiplying horses for chariots of war and cavalry, or for luxury, would increase the splendour of a monarch, and form a ground of confidence distinct from a proper confidence in God, and inconsistent with it, and with considering him as the glory of Israel. Egypt abounded in horses; and the desire of multiplying these would induce the prince to encourage a trade with that kingdom; and this might make way for the Israelites being again subjugated by the Egyptians, or at least corrupted by their idolatries and vices. Whereas, it was the command of God that they should no more return thither, but be totally detached from them. Besides, they might be tempted to extend their dominion by means of cavalry, and so get scattered among the surrounding idolatrous nations, and thus cease to be that distinct, separate people, which God intended they should be.
people <05971> [cause.]
again <03254> [Ye shall henceforth.]
Deuteronomy 17:1
sacrifice <02076> [Thou shalt.]
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sheep <07716> [sheep. or, goat. any evil favouredness.]
offensive <08441> [for that.]
Deuteronomy 4:26
invoke heaven <05749 08064> [I call heaven.]
A most solemn method of adjuration, in use among all the nations in the world; God and man being called upon to bear testimony to the truth of what was spoken, that if there was any flaw or insincerity it might be detected, and if any crime, it might not go unpunished. Such appeals to God shew at once the origin and use of oaths.
swiftly ..................... long <04118 0748> [ye shall.]
Deuteronomy 10:16
cleanse <04135> [Circumcise.]
stubborn <06203> [stiff-necked.]
Deuteronomy 10:1
Carve <06458> [Hew.]
make ...... ark <06213 0727> [make thee.]
