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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 8:37

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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In the land of their cities - literally, “in the land of their gates.” Hence, the marginal translation “jurisdiction,” because judgments were pronounced in the town gates Deuteronomy 16:18. Another reading gives “in one of their cities.” return to 'Top of Page'
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