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Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 7:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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They called unto the porter ... and told them - The word “porter” is used like our “guard” and the meaning here is, not that the lepers called to any particular individual, but that they roused the body of men who were keeping guard at one of the gates. return to 'Top of Page'
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