But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them. Vexed - grieved (Psalms 78:40; Psalms 95:10; Acts 7:51; Ephesians 4:30; Hebrews 3:10; Hebrews 3:17; Ezekiel 16:43).
He fought against them - `He it was that fought,' namely, the angel of His presence (Horsley). (Lamentations 2:5.) Or, 'and Himself х huw' (H1931)] (the very God who had fought for them against their enemies) fought against them.'