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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 19:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Before the king - i. e., “to meet the king.” Compare 2 Samuel 20:8. The king was on the east bank, and they crossed over (by the ford) from the west bank to go to him. return to 'Top of Page'
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