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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 19:18

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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No such place as Naioth (or Nevaioth) is known, but the word means “dwellings.” Hence, it is considered that Naioth was the name of the collegiate residence of the prophets, in, or just outside, Ramah, to which Samuel removed with David from his own house, for greater safety, owing to the sanctity of the place and company. return to 'Top of Page'
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