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Barnes' Notes on Exodus 5:6

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Their officers - Or scribes. Hebrews able to keep accounts in writing, appointed by the Egyptian superintendents, and responsible to them for the work; see Exodus 5:14. Subordinate officers are frequently represented on Egyptian monuments, giving in written accounts to their immediate superiors. return to 'Top of Page'
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