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Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 12:30

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Notes on the Whole Bible
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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This caution is based upon the notion generally entertained in the ancient pagan world, that each country had its own tutelary deities whom it would be perilous to neglect; compare 1 Kings 20:23; 2 Kings 17:26. Israel was to shun such superstitions as unworthy of the elect people of God. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Deuteronomy 12". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/deuteronomy-12.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology
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