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Barnes' Notes on 1 Chronicles 5:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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From this passage and from the subsequent account of the Manassites 1 Chronicles 5:23-24, the Gadites extended themselves to the north at the expense of their brethren, gradually occupying a considerable portion of the tract originally allotted to the “half tribe.” return to 'Top of Page'
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