And it shall come to pass in that day,
says the LORD,
that I will cut off your horses out of your midst, and I will destroy your chariots:
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Horses. Some understand this, and all that follows to the end of the chapter, as addressed to the enemies of the Church. But it may as well be understood of the converts to the Church, who should no longer put their trust in any of these things. (Challoner)
God will protect his people, so that horses and fortifications will be unnecessary.
I will take away thy horses: Some understand this, and all that follows to the end of the chapter, as addressed to the enemies of the church. But it may as well be understood of the converts to the church: who should no longer put their trust in any of these things.