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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 15:6

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The writer repeats what he had said in 1 Kings 14:30, in order to remind the reader that Abijam inherited this war from his father. Abijam’s war is described in marginal reference That the author of Kings gives none of its details is agreeable to his common practice in mere military matters. Thus he gives no details of Shishak’s expedition, and omits Zerah’s expedition altogether. return to 'Top of Page'
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