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Barnes' Notes on Ezra 7:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The direct distance of Babylon from Jerusalem is about 520 miles; and the circuitous route by Carchemish and the Orontes valley, which was ordinarily taken by armies or large bodies of men, is about 900 miles. The time occupied in the journey is long, and is perhaps to be accounted for by the dangers alluded to in Ezra 8:22, Ezra 8:31. return to 'Top of Page'
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