What is the context?
The plea recalls earlier victories over oppressors. The named leaders become examples of power that did not finally secure possession of God’s land.
The language of death and disgrace is severe. It answers the preceding intention to destroy Israel and seize the pastures of God.
The request is addressed to God. The poem does not give its readers a standing command to imitate every battle against their own opponents.
How is this passage commonly understood?
Wesley follows these names as remembered enemies. The examples make the plea historical in its references without supplying independent evidence for the circumstances in which this later song was composed.
What is our position?
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Where can I study this further?
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