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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 5:23

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The mulberry trees - Rather, the Bacah-tree, and found abundantly near Mecca. It is very like the balsam-tree, and probably derives its name from the exudation of the sap in drops like tears when a leaf is torn off. Some think the valley of Baca Psalms 84:6 was so called from this plant growing there. return to 'Top of Page'
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