21. noted in the scripture of truth--in the secret book of God's
decrees
(Ps 139:16;
Re 5:1),
which are truth, that is, the things which shall most surely come to
pass, being determined by God (compare
Joh 17:17).
none . . . but Michael--To him alone of the angels the office of
protecting Israel, in concert with the angelic speaker, was delegated;
all the world powers were against Israel.
JFB.
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