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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 2:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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One of the sons of Barzillai here intended was probably Chimham (see the margin reference). Who the others were is not known. The family continued down to the return from the captivity, and still held property in Israel (compare Ezra 2:61 and Nehemiah 7:63). return to 'Top of Page'
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