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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 13:32

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The history supplies another (compare 2 Samuel 13:3) instance of Jonadab’s subtlety and sagacity. He at once gave the true explanation of the catastrophe at Baal-hazor, in spite of the false rumour. By the appointment of Absalom ... - Meaning that Absalom’s resolution to slay Amnon had been formed at the time, and only waited an opportunity to give expression to it. return to 'Top of Page'
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