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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 18:32

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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He built an altar in the name of the Lord - i. e., calling, as he built it, on the name of Yahweh, and so dedicating it to His service. Two measures of seed - literally, “two seahs of seed.” The seah contained about three gallons. return to 'Top of Page'
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