Then an angel of the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the altar of incense — the angel of the Lord is the divine messenger whose appearances in the Old Testament consistently announce divine action at turning points in Israel's history (Hagar, Abraham, Moses, Gideon, Samson's parents, Elijah). The right side of the altar communicates the angel's authority and legitimacy — right being the position of honor. The altar of incense is the place where the priest stands in intercession; the angel appears at the place of prayer.

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