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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 16:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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His cursing - Another reading has “my curse,” i. e., the curse that has fallen upon me. David recognizes in every word and action that he was receiving the due reward of his sin, and that which Nathan had foretold. return to 'Top of Page'
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