Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 29:2

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Glistering stones - Rather, “colored stones;” or, “dark stones” - stones of a hue like that of the antimony wherewith women painted their eyes. Marble stones - or, “white stones” - perhaps “alabaster,” which is found near Damascus. On the use made of the “stones” in building the temple, see 2 Chronicles 3:6 note. return to 'Top of Page'

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