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Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 6:27

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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If the Lord do not help - The translation in the text is decidedly better than the marginal rendering. Some prefer to render - “Nay ... let Jehovah help thee. Whence, shall I help thee?” Out of the barnfloor ... - The king means that both were empty - that he had no longer any food in store; and therefore could not help the woman. Compare Hosea 9:2. return to 'Top of Page'
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