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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 1:13

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Whether David believed the Amalekite’s story, or not, his anger was equally excited, and the fact that the young man was an Amalekite, was not calculated to calm or check it. That David’s temper was hasty, we know from 1 Samuel 25:13, 1 Samuel 25:32-34. return to 'Top of Page'
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