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Barnes' Notes on Deuteronomy 23:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The case in question is that of a slave who fled from a pagan master to the holy land. It is of course assumed that the refugee was not flying from justice, but only from the tyranny of his lord. return to 'Top of Page'
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