The angel of the LORD. Occurs in Psalms only here and Psalms 35:5. Here, in mercy; there, in judgment. Compare Acts 12: delivering Peter (verses: Psalms 34:7-11), and smiting Herod (Psa 34:23).
encampeth. Hebrew. hanah. Hence the name "Maha-naim". two camps in Jacob's vision, afterward to be noted in David's history (2 Samuel 17:24; 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:32).
fear. revere.