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Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 20:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The officers dedicated it - See Exodus 5:6 note. Compare the marginal references. The expression is appropriate, because various ceremonies of a religious kind were customary among the Jews on taking possession of a new house. The immunity conferred in this verse lasted, like that in Deuteronomy 20:7 (compare Deuteronomy 24:5), for one year. return to 'Top of Page'
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