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Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 14:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The land is yet before us - i. e., “unoccupied by an enemy” - “the land is open to us to go where we please.” Compare Genesis 13:9. The fortification of the strongholds would be an act of rebellion against Egypt, and it might be expected that the Egyptians would endeavor to put a stop to it. return to 'Top of Page'
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