An Earthly Army Tries to Capture Them Joshua learned afresh the truth that David too had learned and would later declare when facing Goliath, the battle is the Lords (cf. was a 1966 graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary and a former pastor of 28 years. The God of Jacob fights for us! There is a lot to fear when you get sucked into becoming the doubter who sees things in only human terms and misses out on the rewards. than be honored as a guest in the palace of sin. Here we see that the warfare of the Christian is a holy calling, but also a divine undertaking accomplished in those who humble themselves under the mighty hand of God. As humans, we . Manila: MCS Enterprises . The Cross And Christs Suffering For Sins (1 Peter 3:18-22), 6. Selah 8 Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he has brought desolations on the earth. What a sight! We see "Lord of hosts" used in parallel with "the God of the armies of Israel . Men should not pray to monsters.Kratos to Atreus. For other uses, see, Morris, Arnold Hugh Martin Jones, John Robert: The Prosopography of the Later Roman Empire p. 612. God is the leader of heaven 's armies. Proud member Dont be afraid, [Elisha] answered. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Master sitting on a thronehigh, exalted!and the train of his robes filled the Temple. Yeah, though I walk. Joshua quickly got the picture. But its clear that God used both the armies of angels and the people of Israel, including Elisha, Elishas servant, and the Israelite army to defeat His enemies. May we, as we look over the battles or tasks that lie before us, look up and see the Commander of the Lord of hosts and remove our sandals. implied the existence of the Abrahamic God, @corybarlog "Its part of the world, yes. Going on with the king of . The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side! Salem Media Group. God is not only the Holy One in our redemption through the provision of the suffering Savior, but He is the Holy One in our warfare through the Victorious Savior. 2, No. There are several, distinct pantheons of gods, such as the Greek Olympians or the Norse Aesir and Vanir. (5) Joshuas encounter with the Captain of the hosts of the Lord (5:13-15). Led by the Spirit to the closing verses of Joshua 5, he saw at once that he was trying to carry the responsibilities alone. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! There seems to be no question that Joshua understood this as evidenced by his question, What has my Lord to say to his servant? Here he was asking the Lord for orders and it was surely then that he received the directions for taking Jericho. However, this term has can be translated differently depending on which translation of Scripture you use. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. (2) The renewal of the rite of circumcision (5:2-9). But there is another sense in which that is simply not true, and that is the issue here. The Commander of the LORD's Army Now when Joshua was near Jericho, he looked up and saw a man standing in front of him with a drawn sword in His hand. When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground. For the Lord of hosts hath purposed What is before declared, the fall of Babylon, and the destruction of the Assyrian, and everything else that comes to pass in this world; there is nothing comes to pass but he has purposed, and everything he has purposed does come to pass: and who shall disannul [it]? For instance, Tr is the Aesir God of War in the Norse pantheon. God is Jehovah Sabaoththe Lord of Hosts or the God of the Angel Armies. And the armies which are in heaven, clothed in fine linen, white and clean, were following Him on white horses. 17:47). Sidapa: another Tagalog god of war, he specifically settles conflicts among mortals, Doce Pares: From the Spanish "Twelve Pairs", they are a group of twelve young Tagalog men who went on a quest to retrieve the Golden Calf of. The first principle: It was not for Joshua to claim God's allegiance for his cause no matter how right and holy it might be. For he will give his angels charge over thee, To keep thee in all thy ways. The Message 8-9 God-of-the-Angel-Armies, listen: O God of Jacob, open your earsI'm praying! We are here to serve Him, to do His will, to follow Him and depend on Him completely. Before Israel was ready to face the enemy, they too needed a similar preparation of heart and willingness to submit to Gods directions that they might also experience His power. However, in the Greek pantheon, the God of War was Ares, who was later replaced by Kratos after the latter killed him. 17 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the birds that fly in the midst of heaven, "Come and gather together for the supper of the great God, 18 that you may eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and of . The long siege on Samaria, which had brought starvation and hyperinflation, is suddenly and miraculously over as the Arameans high-tail it out without looking back. Verse Concepts. Then Joshua spoke to the Lord in the day when the Lord delivered up the Amorites before the sons of Israel, and he said . He quickly answered, What shall I do Lord? (Acts. He might choose to show you a whole army of angels or maybe he will show you a wise Biblical counselor to help steer you through a crisis, or a verse to give you direction, or a neighbor for you to share hope with. Now is the logical time and the enemy is ripe for the taking!. 8:8-9). Just how would they go about attacking Jericho, probably the best fortified city of Canaan? While Dr. C.I. Do you ever feel outnumbered? Dont forget who is on your side! Pharaoh pursues after them 10. As an outworking of his worship and submission, we also see Joshuas inquiry, the inquiry of a servant looking to his Commander for direction with his words, What has my lord to say to his servant?. Your email address will not be published. Hampton wrote many articles for the Biblical Studies Foundation and on More, 9. The angel of Jehovah encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them. Surely, Joshua thought, Since he is not one of ours, could he be the enemy, or perhaps someone who has come to help us?. "5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns. But in Gods economy and plan there are spiritual values, priorities, and principles that are far more vital and fundamental to victory or our capacity to attack and demolish the fortresses that the world has raised up against the knowledge and plan of God (2 Cor. With everything apparently now prepared for the conquest of the land, the next scene opens with Joshua, Gods appointed commander of Israel, not in the camp of Israel at Gilgal, but by the city of Jericho. Turning the calendar to a new year inspires people to eat better, fix their finances, exercise, and for many, to read through the Bible. A name for God that repeatedly occurs in the Hebrew Scriptures is Yhwh Sabaoth, the Lord (or Eternal) of hostsalso referred to in the New Testament ( Romans 9:29. ; James 5:4. Scofield was pastor of the First Congregational Church of Dallas, there came a time when the burdens of the ministry seemed heavier than he could bear. And they called back and forth one to the other, Holy, Holy . This idea of hosts positions God in a light that I don't know if we often think of him in, which is in a military light. By partaking of the Passover, Israel was to relive their deliverance out of Egypt by the blood of the Lamb, but as with circumcision, this too was related to the land. The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side! I will fear no evil, for all is well. 1 Donald K. Campbell, Joshua, Leader Under Fire, Victor Books, Wheaton, IL, 1981, p. 39. Perhaps, a letter written by an Englishman during World War II may illustrate the point: As one man, the whole nation has handed over all its resources to the Government. Does it sound too good to be true? May we all see how this illustrates how much we each need to be in the Word with a listening ear so God can teach us the things we need to hear. In deep agony of spirit, he opened the Scriptures, looking for some message of comfort and strength. In Blair and Robertson, The Philippine Islands 5. Here then, the preincarnate Christ appears to Joshua to teach, guard, and reinforce certain vital truths for Gods people and especially for those in positions of leadership, which really includes all believers to some degree. There he had heard Moses say, The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still (Ex. And delivered me from all of my fear. As a sign of Gods covenant with Abraham, circumcision stood for Israels faith in Gods promises which included the possession of the land as their inheritance. He is the head of the church, indeed, the King of kings and Lord of lords. Wow! Proud member Now it came about when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and behold, a man was standing opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand, . As such, it stands as a bridge between the crossing of the Jordan and the beginning of the military campaigns to subjugate the inhabitants of the Land. He is the God of the Angel Armies. From all appearances now was the time to attack the enemy. What a thunderous sound! Joshua 5:13a. But why this encounter? Remembering the past became an excellent preparation of faith for the tests of the future. our faces, shining with your gracious anointing. Elisha, who is a prophet, what is. It was an encounter that lifted a great burden from his shoulders. What then is that mindset? You likely will not find yourself facing an attacking foreign king or a city under siege today, but perhaps you will be up against depression, temptation, a negative spirit, a difficult relationship, or struggles at school, work or home. He said, O Lord, I pray, open his eyes that he may see. We then read that the Lord opened the servants eyes, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. They were not alone. He must have felt like the weight of the world was pressing down on his shoulders. The first principle: It was not for Joshua to claim Gods allegiance for his cause no matter how right and holy it might be. . It spoke of their new beginning, of their new life as the people of God delivered from judgment and rock solid in the place of blessing. In this passage, Joshua had an encounter with the living Logos, the very revelation of God. The Beast and His Armies Defeated. God of War Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. But nevertheless, Joshua needed an encounter with the God he served that he might grasp afresh an important truth, one that was equally vital as part of his preparation for victory by the power of God. While the city was still surrounded and in the throes of despair Elisha predicts that by the very next day food would once again be abundant and affordable. God instructs Moses 19. All is well. Angel-seraphs hovered above him, each with six wings. The novel is set in a swords and sorcery land with dwarves, elves, humans, hradani, and halflingsthe Five Races of Man. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. That day he turned his ministry over to the Lord, assured that it was His work and that He could accomplish it. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them. And Elisha prayed, O Lord, open his eyes so he may see. Then the Lord opened the servants eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. Two Kings, chapter six, starting at verse eleven. The first answer is simply a flat neither. Why didnt he say, I am here for you and for Israel? This becomes the last key event of preparation. or aside, from giving the blow it is designed to give; no power on earth is equal to it. What is our part? A Digital Ministry of. But to be victorious or successful from Gods standpoint, certain things are essential if we are going to attack the various fortresses of life in His strength and according to His principles. There are several, distinct pantheons of gods, such as the Greek Olympians or the Norse Aesir and Vanir. And, sure enough, there is NOTHING to fear when you are on the side of Gods Angel Armies! he is Jah, or Jehovah, and he alone is so, and is the most High in all the earth, ( Psalms 83:18 ) and there is none like him for his great power and strength, by which he has made the heavens and the earth, and upholds them in their being; and by which he has redeemed his people, plucked them out of the hands of sin and Satan, and preserves them safe to his kingdom and glory: see ( Job 40:9 ) ( Isaiah 40:15 Isaiah 40:17 Isaiah 40:18 ) . Verse of the Day. In the very next chapter the LORD causes the attacking Arameans to be scared away by the sound of a great army a great heavenly army with many horses and chariots. It was an act of faith and spiritual preparation. 9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth; he breaks the bow and . 16 Bible Verses about Angels Going At God's Bidding Genesis 19:1 Verse Concepts Now the two angels came to Sodom in the evening as Lot was sitting in the gate of Sodom. 116 views, 3 likes, 1 loves, 14 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Eastwood church of Christ: Sunday AM Service 4/16/2023 So there was more, infinitely more, than Joshuas army. Rather, the need was for Joshua to acknowledge God's claim over Joshua for God's purposes. To ensure that, God took them through several events to instruct and prepare them for battle. Bible Languages. The doubter did not reap the rewards. The gods care nothing for them. Sign up now for the latest news and deals from Bible Gateway! Joshua 10:12-13. Required fields are marked *. I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by Him on His right and on His left. 5 Bible Verses about The Armies Of Heaven. 28:10). Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?, (3) A final example of Gods angelic armies and their ministry to Gods people is seen in Hebrews 1:14, which reads, Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation?. Every god in a pantheon fills a certain role, such as the God of War or the God of Light. A Daily Devotional, Navigate Troubled Waters (And Overcome Fear), Transform Your Life Through Gratitude and Prayer, YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. He was surely about the Lords work and gathering information about the city and its fortifications in preparation to launch his attack. What shall we do? Elisha responded, Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them. Elisha then prayed a very interesting prayer. Is time when God is revealing to. One of the kings officers voices his doubt that this could ever happen because it indeed did not seem humanly possible. With Joshuas mind engrossed in his concerns about the task before him and feeling the weight of the responsibility on his shoulders, he looks up and there stands a man with sword drawn. Can we fault Joshua for being at Jericho and surveying the situation? Our God is not only a warrior, but he commands an armyof angels. Joshua was to know that the battles ahead and the entire conquest of Canaan was really Gods conflict. Luke 4:10. And the declaration of this place of encounter and revelation as holy ground calls attention to the special import of what Joshua had just learned and experienced. God heads up armies of angels who fight for us. Exodus 23:20. Compare the response of Paul in Acts 14:8-20 to those who wanted to make them into gods and the response of the angel to John in Revelation 19:10. Baekmashinjang, god of war who rides a white horse. Being fearful and greatly distressed, he cried out to Elisha, Alas, my master! 65 views, 2 likes, 4 loves, 36 comments, 1 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Kainos Community Church: Live from Mevo In this article: Psalm 91:11. And he said, No, rather I indeed come now as captain of the host of the Lord., The answer comes in two parts. In fact, another great leader, Nehemiah, did the same when faced with the fallen condition of the walls of Jerusalem. or to thy faithfulness round about thee; none so faithful as the Lord, none to be trusted as he, either angels or men; some understand it of the faithful ones that are about him, his trusty servants the angels, who stand round about him ready to do his will; or the glorified saints that are with him, the called, chosen, and faithful; see ( Psalms 103:19 Psalms 103:20 ) ( Revelation 17:14 ) or rather the words are to be read, "and thy faithfulness is round about thee"; and so the Targum. The War God's Own is a fantasy novel by American writer David Weber, published in 1999.The second book in his War God series, it follows the adventures of Bahzell Bahnakson and his friend Brandark. The Commander! Many of the military leaders under Joshuas command may have been thinking or even saying, For goodness sake, lets not wait. [1], Mimir implies that other pantheons from other worlds are aware of each other's existence, at least among particular members, as Mimir was shown to have prior knowledge of Athena, Zeus, and the rest of the Greek Pantheon, and knew about their destruction.[2]. With the disciples still reluctant and perplexed over the fact Christ must go to the cross, Peter drew his sword and struck the high priests slave cutting off his ear. Speaker 3. And sure enough, there is NOTHING to fear when you are on the side of Gods Angel Armies! Joshua chapter 5 describes the consecration of the people of Israel in preparation for the great task that lay before them. Gods or Deities are a race of powerful, ageless beings that are commonly worshiped by mortal inhabitants of certain realms. Quezon City: GCF Books. English (US) In accepting Gods leadership, Dr. Scofield allied himself with Gods power.2. Unlike most gods and goddesses in polytheistic religions, monotheistic deities have traditionally been portrayed in their mythologies as commanding war in order to spread religion. I'm not afraid. Here he comes! It's based on the story of the. Romans 13:4 ESV / 349 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. The Israelites murmur 13. The cloud removes behind the camp 21. Perhaps 2 Kings chapters 6 & 7 offered some inspiration as they were writing this song. Philippine Mythology. What Do We Learn from Reading Jesus Genealogy? But in essence, the man with the drawn sword said, Neither; I am not here to take sides, yours or that of anyone else., The second part of the answer gives the reason. With them to fight for them was a host of Gods angelic forces who soon struck the armies of the king of Syria with blindness. And of course, thats precisely the issue here. The mighty Lord of Angel Armies is on our side! Lets go! Is our lifestyle such that it sends us out into battle mindful of the Lord and who He is to our every move, mindful of those principles of His Word that must guide our every thought and step and fortify us with the comfort of God? What Do We Learn from Reading Jesus Genealogy? Despite being immortal and immune to all forms of mortal harm, diseases and aging, Gods can still be killed, but only by the power of a God, either by another god or someone wielding a godly weapon. So let's take a look at that. In the Bible, Gods title as commander of the armies of angels appears as Lord Almighty or Lord of Hosts. They occur commonly in both monotheistic and polytheistic religions. And the captain of the Lords host said to Joshua, Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is holy. And Joshua did so. Absolutely not. Makanduk: a Hiligaynon and Bisaya god of war. 7 The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Deut. The host of heaven. gain access to 50+ premium resources to enhance your study of Scripture. The Cross And Our Response to Trials (1 Peter 4:12-19), 8. We have invested the Cabinet with the right to conscript any of us for any task, to take our goods, our money, our all. Get Your Bible Minute in Your Inbox Every Morning. Matthew 16:27 tells us, "The Son of Man will come . New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. He saw it and was trampled in the gateway before he had a chance to eat of the bounty. Inaginid: a Hiligaynon and Bisaya god of war. He doesnt scrimp with his traveling companions. The Philippine Islands, 14931898: Volume XXXII, 1640. Luke 22: 44 And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. Maybe you have limited your line of sight to what is humanly possible or worldly acceptable. Standing with any weapon drawn is a military position of one who either stands guard or who stands ready to go against a foe defensively or offensively. On "Armies," KB flips Chris Tomlin's January 2013 hit "Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)", and shares his confidence in God with fighting his battles. Standing with sword drawn suggested he was there to fight either against, or with, or for Israel. Mga alamat ng Pilipinas. Mojares, R. B. What kind of picture does this bring to mind and what does it mean? But after being confronted by the divine Commander, he was reminded of a truth he had heard Moses declare many years earlier when they stood on the banks of the Red Sea. O Lord God of hosts Of all the hosts of heaven, the sun, moon, and stars, and of all the heavenly hosts of angels, of all the armies in heaven, and the inhabitants of the earth: who is a strong Lord like unto thee? Loarca, Miguel de. And as a bit of background, this. Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash and Scott Cash wrote a powerful song titled Whom Shall I Fear with the alternate subtitle God of Angel Armies. Message Slimline Bible, Charcoal Diamond Leather-look, The Message // REMIX 2.0--soft leather-look, textured pieces, The Message//REMIX 2.0, Vintage Brown & Navy, The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible--soft leather-look, brown, The Message Compact Bible--soft leather-look, black. I'd rather scrub floors in the house of my God In this, we see the second reason for the Commanders description of himself as the Captain of the Lords hosts. He was assuring Joshua of Gods provision through His mighty angelic armies or His heavenly legions. When David fought Goliath he told him: "You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied" (1 Samuel 17:45). No matter what you're facing in life, no matter what you're going through, there is a fundamental, foundational truth and it is this: God is good. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org, Micaiah said, Therefore, hear the word of the. Micaiah said, Therefore, hear the word of the Lord. Baduhenna, a western Frisii goddess of warfare; Idis (Germanic)/itis/ides, the West Germanic cognates of North Germanic ds, they are connected with battle magic and fettering enemy armies Sandraudiga, goddess whose name may mean "she who dyes the sand red", suggesting she is a war deity or at least has a warrior aspect; Tr, god of war, single combat, law, justice, and . Dont miss it follow Gods Angel Armies! All is well. May our eyes be opened to see all of the ways God guides and provides! What a comfort and how encouraging to know that we never have to bear our burdens alone or face our enemies alone. Nicdao, A. Rather, the need was for Joshua to acknowledge Gods claim over Joshua for Gods purposes. The Aramean army is struck with blindness and Elisha leads them right into the presence of the Israelite king. Byeorakshinjang, god of war who uses thunder and lightning, sometimes punishes the evil. 10-12One day spent in your house, this beautiful place of worship,beats thousands spent on Greek island beaches.Id rather scrub floors in the house of my Godthan be honored as a guest in the palace of sin.All sunshine and sovereign is God,generous in gifts and glory.He doesnt scrimp with his traveling companions. After Jesus was physically strengthened, the anguish continued. In the Bible, God's title as commander of the armies of angels appears as Lord Almighty or Lord of Hosts. . 25 I will shatter the Assyrian who trespasses my land and stomp him into the dirt on my mountains. Manila. With two wings they covered their faces, with two their feet, and with two they flew. 9 You put the arrogant ocean in its place and calm its waves when they turn unruly. The first part of the answer is seen in a flat negation of either one of Joshuas options. Psalms 46:7. When Christ returns, God and His angels will celebrate all the way from heaven to earth. Angel Army Camp Cloud Face Front Host Israel Israel's Journeyeth Moved Moving Pillar Removed Standeth Stood Tents Traveling Withdrew Exodus 14 1. The Cross And Christian Distinctiveness (1 Peter 2:1-10). (2) A second example is found for us in Matthew 26:52-53. ", Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. . Speaker 3. Chapter 5 falls into five instructive sections with each one being fundamental to victory. Now, there is no question that the Lord was there with the armies of heaven to secure Jericho and this so Gods people could possess their God-given inheritance, the Land, yet a certain perspective was vital for true success. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. The Culture of the Bontoc Igorot. Scripture says there are millions of angels (see Revelation 5:11). Suddenly, while surveying the situation, Joshua was confronted with a man standing opposite him with his sword drawn in his hand. CreateSpace Independent Publishing. Every god in a pantheon fills a certain role, such as the God of War or the God of Light. War of the Gods may refer to: . Looking at conditions from our perspective of deadlines, feeling the pressure to perform and accomplish things to please people and sometimes our own egos, we are too often in a hurry to get the show on the road. John Stoddart leads the Aeolians in this Donald Lawrence hymn that says, "Whom shall I fear, the God Who governs angel armies has set encampment around me. All but crushed by the weight of the frustrations and problems of the work, he knelt one day in his office. What Does It Mean That "Your Life Is Hidden with Christ"? The interaction of the physical and spiritual realms is a mystery to us. W. The Cross And Separation From The World (1 Peter 4:1-6), 7. For many, however, especially to those trained in military tactics, this chapter may seem like an enigma, at least from mans point of view. Matthew 18:10. Religion and Society Among the Tagbanuas of Palawan Island, Philippines. In August of 2001 he was diagnosed with lung cancer and on August 29th, 2002 he went home to be with the Lord. The experience mentioned previously of Dr. Scofield illustrates the same truth through this very passage. The God of Jacob fights for us! Talagbusao: the bloodthirsty Bukidnon god of war. For instance . These include: (1) A statement regarding the morale of the inhabitants of the land (5:1). He and His forces are with you. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. Rom. How we each need this responsethe response of worship and submission. The Message (MSG). Pause in his presence Bible Plans Videos. He had been thinking of a conflict between the Israelites and the Cannanite armies. Read on for six Bible verses that remind us there are angels watching over you. Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels? and Joshua went to him and said to him, Are you for us or for our adversaries?, This was a natural response to a man with his sword drawn and it expressed Joshuas concern as well as his courage. Verse 14 will tell us that this man came as the captain of the hosts of the Lord, the commander of the Lords army. song | 47 views, 0 likes, 0 loves, 2 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from The Storehouse Church: Welcome to the Storehouse Church Live. War of the Gods, a 1973 album by soul singer Billy Paul "War of the Gods" (Battlestar Galactica), a two-part episode of the 1978 television series Battlestar Galactica War of the Gods, a 1991 DC Comics crossover/miniseries, written by George Prez, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wonder Woman; Theomachy, divine conflicts in Greek mythology Pampangan Folklore. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer. He was naturally concerned about several things. Perhaps 2 Kings chapters 6 & 7 offered some inspiration as they were writing this song. (Another great Angel Army is heard in 2 Samuel chapter 5 and will actually be retold in our readings next week in 1 Chronicles 14. 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