* when thou shalt hear.
Some, taking the word {becha(8b6d),} translated "mulberry trees,"
as a proper name, render, "when thou shalt hear a sound of
going upon the summits of Becha(8b6d);" other understanding
{rosh,} "a top," in the sense of beginning or entrance, read,
"when thou hearest a sound of footsteps at the entrance of the
grove of mulberry trees;" and others think a rustling among
the leaves is intended. The Targumist read, "When thou shalt
hear the sound of the angels coming to thy assistance, then go
out to battle; for an angel is sent from the presence of God,
that he may render thy way prosperous." If there had not been
an evident supernatural interference, David might have thought
that the {ruse de guerre} which he had used, was the cause of
his victory.
Le 26:36 2Ki 7:6 19:7 Ac 2:2
* then thou.
Jud 4:14 7:9,15 1Sa 14:9-22 Php 2:12,13
* for God.
Isa 13:4 45:1,2 Mic 2:12,13
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