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Barnes' Notes on Judges 20:21

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Gibeah, being on a hill, was difficult of access to an attacking army, and gave great advantage to the defenders, who fought from higher ground, and probably defended a narrow pass, while their companions on the walls could gall the assailants with their slingstones. return to 'Top of Page'
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