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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 5:3

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Three days’ journey - See the Exodus 3:18 note. With pestilence, or with the sword - This shows that the plague was well known to the ancient Egyptians. The reference to the sword is equally natural, since the Israelites occupied the eastern district, which was frequently disturbed by the neighboring Shasous. return to 'Top of Page'
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