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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 41:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The seventh month - Gedaliah’s government lasted less than two months. Even - Rather, and. Ishmael was descended probably from Elishama the son of David 2 Samuel 5:16. Ten grandees each with his retinue would have aroused suspicion, but the smallness of Ishmael’s following put Gedaliah completely off his guard. return to 'Top of Page'
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