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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 4:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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An ass - Literally, “the ass,” which, according to Hebrew idiom, means that he set them upon asses. This is the first notice of other sons besides Gershom. The rod of God - The staff of Moses was consecrated by the miracle Exodus 4:2 and became “the rod of God.” return to 'Top of Page'
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