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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 14:6

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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It is remarkable that the epithet “uncircumcised,” used as a term of reproach, is confined almost exclusively to the Philistines. (Compare 1 Samuel 17:26, 1 Samuel 17:36; Judges 14:3; Judges 15:18, etc.) This is probably an indication of the long oppression of the Israelites by the Philistines and of their frequent wars. return to 'Top of Page'
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