Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Deuteronomy 9:1-6
1-6 Moses represents the strength of the enemies they were now to encounter. This was to drive them to God, and engage their hope in him. He assures them of victory, by the presence of God with them. He cautions them not to have the least thought of their own righteousness, as if that procured this favour at God's hand. In Christ we have both righteousness and strength; in Him we must glory, not in ourselves, nor in any sufficiency of our own. It is for the wickedness of these nations that God... read more
George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Deuteronomy 9:3
Fire. See chap. iv. 24. The conducting angel would fight for the Hebrews. (Haydock) read more