Lux Domini
Come up, ye horses; and rage, ye chariots; and let the mighty men come forth; the Ethiopians and the Libyans, that handle the shield; and the Lydians, that handle and bend the bow.

Key themes

HopeSuffering and trialsJustice and mercyTruthJudgment

Glossary

Egypt Place

The land of the Nile and the pyramids, the oldest kingdom of which we have any record, holds a place of great significance in Scripture. Modern identification: Ain Shams.

Bow Tribe

The bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase ( Gen. 21:20 ; 27:3 ; 48:22 ). The tribe of Benjamin were famous for the use of the bow ( 1 Chr. 8:40 ; 12:2 ; 2 Chr. 14:8 ; 17:17 ); so also were the Elamites.

Cush Place

Country of burnt faces; the Greek word by which the Hebrew Cush is rendered. Modern identification: Meroe.

Lud Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Sardis.

Put Place

Biblical region. Modern identification: Cyrene.