the word of the Lord] By the ministery of Nathan 2 Sam. 7. 5, &c. Thou hast shed, &c.] Chap. 28. 3. Though this reason be not expressed, yet it is implied, 2 Samuel 7:9. And it sheweth, that, albeit just war, and just execution of death on capitall malefactors be lawfull, yet shedding of blood indefinitely, is in Gods account a strange work, Isaiah 28:23. because thou hst shed, &c.] Hereby is implied, That a man of war who sheddeth much blood, is not, in that respect, so fit a type of him who is our peace (Ephesians 2:14.) and the chief builder of the Christian Church, as a man of peace making peace. See verse 9.