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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 14:11

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The dogs are the chief scavengers of Oriental cities (compare Psalms 59:6, Psalms 59:14). And the vulture is the chief scavenger in the country districts, assisted sometimes by kites and crows (see Job 39:27-30, where the vulture, not the eagle, is intended). Vultures are very abundant in Palestine. return to 'Top of Page'
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