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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 25:29

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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In the bundle - Rather, “the bag,” in which anything precious, or important to be preserved, was put, and the bag was then tied up (compare Genesis 42:35). The souls ... shall he sling out - The comparison is especially appropriate as addressed to David, whose feat with his sling was so celebrated 1 Samuel 17:49. return to 'Top of Page'
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