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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 7:18

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The pomegranate was one of the most common ornaments in Assyria. It was used on quivers, on spear-shafts, and maceheads, in patterns on doorways and pavements, etc. It is doubtful whether a symbolic meaning was attached to it, or whether it was merely selected as a beautiful natural form. return to 'Top of Page'
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