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Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 9:8

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Mephibosheth’s humility of expression, even in the mouth of an Oriental, is painful. It was perhaps in part the result of his helpless lameness, and of the other misfortunes of his life. A dead dog - The wild dogs of the East, which still abound in every town, are the natural objects of contempt and dislike. return to 'Top of Page'
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