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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 13:28

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The lion had not eaten the carcase, nor torn the ass - These strange circumstances were of a nature to call men’s attention to the matter, and cause the whole story to be bruited abroad. By these means an incident, which Jeroboam would have wished hushed up, became no doubt the common talk of the whole people. return to 'Top of Page'
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