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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 5:25

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Geba - Better, as in marginal reference “Gibeon.” Gazer should be “Gezer” (Joshua 10:33, etc.); it lay between the nether Bethhoron and the sea; on the direct route therefore which the Philistines, fleeing from Gibeon, would take. The exact site has now been identified (1 Kings 9:16). return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on 2 Samuel 5". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/2-samuel-5.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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