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Barnes' Notes on 1 Samuel 4:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Runners who were swift of foot, and could go long distances were important and well-known persons (compare 2 Samuel 18:19-31). There seem to have been always professional runners to act as messengers with armies in the field (2 Kings 11:4, 2 Kings 11:6,2 Kings 11:19, the King James Version “guards”). Earth upon his head - In token of bitter grief. Compare the marginal references. return to 'Top of Page'
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