As for me, behold, I will dwell at Mizpah to serve the Chaldeans, who will come unto us: but you, gather you wine, and summer fruits, and oil, and put them in your vessels, and dwell in your cities that you have taken.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Answer. Hebrew, "stand before "as minister (Haydock) for the Chaldeans. You need not be jealous of my power; and I can answer that they will not hurt you, provided you continue quiet. (Calmet)
He promises to act in behalf of the people, as a governor ought to do. (Worthington)