And the spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he judged Israel, and went out to war: and the LORD delivered Chushanrishathaim king of Mesopotamia into his hand; and his hand prevailed against Chushanrishathaim.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
In him, to instruct and enable him both to rout the enemy, and to govern the people with prudence. (Haydock)
Chaldean, "the spirit of prophecy. "The oracle excited him to attack Chusan. (Josephus, v. 3.) He was entrusted with an extraordinary authority, in a wonderful manner, and God gave him all those virtues which were requisite for his exalted station. (Calmet)
Him. Hebrew, "his hand was strong upon Chusan Rasathaim. "He gained a complete victory over him, (Haydock) the particulars of which are not mentioned, though they must have been very interesting and extraordinary, as the power of Chusan was so extensive. (Calmet)
