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Barnes' Notes on Judges 19:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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This is a perfect picture of the manners of the time. It is probable that the father showed more than usual hospitality, in order to ensure the kind treatment of his daughter by her husband. These particulars are given to account for their journey running so far into the evening, which was the immediate cause of the horrible catastrophe which followed. return to 'Top of Page'
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