4. him--the mystical David
(Eze 37:24, 25;
Jer 30:9;
Ho 3:5).
Given by God
(Isa 49:6).
witness--He bore witness even unto death for God, to His law, claims,
and plan of redeeming love
(Joh 18:37;
Re 1:5).
Revelation is a "testimony"; because it is propounded to be received on
the authority of the Giver, and not merely because it can be proved by
arguments.
commander--"preceptor" [HORSLEY]; "lawgiver"
[BARNES].
to the people--rather, "peoples."
JFB.
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