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Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 22:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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All the words of the book - The “words” here intended are no doubt the threatenings of the Law, particularly those of Leviticus 26:16-39 and Deuteronomy 28:15-68. Josiah had probably only heard a portion of the Book of the Law; but that portion had contained those awful denunciations of coming woe. Hence, Josiah’s rending of his clothes 2 Kings 22:11, and his hurried message to Huldah. return to 'Top of Page'
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