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Barnes' Notes on 1 Kings 9:13

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Cabul is said to be a Phoenician word, and signified “displeasing” (see margin). There is some reason to believe that the cities thus despised by Hiram were restored to Solomon 2 Chronicles 8:2, and that Solomon rebuilt them and colonized them with Israelites. return to 'Top of Page'
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