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The Prophets, such as Isaiah, speak of a God of compassion rather than a God of war and victory over enemies, as was depicted in older times, such as in the Psalms:
The Prophets, such as '''Isaiah''', speak of a God of compassion rather than a God of war and victory over enemies, as had been depicted in older times, such as in the '''Book of Psalms''':


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Or as regards the [[wikipedia:Biblical Judges|Biblical Judges]]:
The [[wikipedia:Biblical Judges|Biblical Judges]] were depicted as carrying out just wars on God's behalf:


{{Bible quote|version=NABRE|ref=2 Samuel 22:35;2 Chronicles 32:8|inline=false}}
{{Bible quote|version=NABRE|ref=2 Samuel 22:35;2 Chronicles 32:8|inline=false}}


The prophet Isaiah speaks instead of a future of peace:
The '''prophet Isaiah''' speaks instead of a future of peace, in which there will be no more war:


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