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Are "Hatzel Yatzilenu" and "Lo Sinasen ha'Ir" two distinct matters?
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Malbim: Yes - Hashem will save us in our merit, and he will not give the city to Melech Ashur due to [the honor of] His holy city.
Are "Hatzel Yatzilenu" and "Lo Sinasen ha'Ir" two distinct matters?
Malbim: Yes - Hashem will save us in our merit, and he will not give the city to Melech Ashur due to [the honor of] His holy city.