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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 2:36

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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A piece - The word is only found here; but is thought to be connected in etymology and in meaning with the “Gerah,” the smallest Hebrew coin, being the twentieth part of the shekel. The smallness of the sum asked for shows the poverty of the asker. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 1 Samuel 2". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/1-samuel-2.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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