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Barnes' Notes on Ezekiel 40:42

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Omit “the” and “were.” These “four tables” are not the same as those mentioned before. The eight tables (T) were for slaying and preparing the victims, and were probably of wood, these (S) were of “hewn stone.” There may be in the number twelve a reference to the twelve tribes of Israel. return to 'Top of Page'
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