Barnes' Notes on 2 Chronicles 25:14

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The practice of carrying off the images of the gods from a conquered country, or city, as trophies of victory, was common among the nations of the East. Sometimes as with the Romans, the object was worship, especially when the gods were previously among those of the conquering country, and the images had the reputation of special sanctity. return to 'Top of Page'

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