_A.M. 2962. B.C. 1042._
As the foregoing Psalm, says Bishop Patrick, calls our attention to
some instances of divine providence toward particular persons, so this
gives us a brief account of some miraculous works of that providence
in behalf of the whole Jewish nation. In particular it celebrates
G... [ Continue Reading ]
_When Israel went out of Egypt_ That is, were brought out by mighty
signs and wonders wrought by the power of God; _from a people of a
strange language_ From a barbarous people, as some render it: though
it is not improbable that the Israelites, though they stayed so long
in Egypt, yet, having littl... [ Continue Reading ]
_The sea saw it, and fled_ Saw that God was present with and among
them in an extraordinary manner, and therefore _fled;_ for nothing
could have been more awful. _Jordan is driven back_ At the appearance
of the divine glory which conducted them. “Although forty years
intervened between the two event... [ Continue Reading ]
_Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord_ But why do I ask
these questions? Ye mountains and hills were no further moved than was
quite just and proper, at the approach and presence of the great
Jehovah. Yea, the whole earth had reason to tremble and quake on such
an occasion. _Which turned... [ Continue Reading ]