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Barnes' Notes on Judges 5:23

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The inhabitants of Meroz (a village 12 miles from Samaria) hung back, and gave no help in the day of battle, although it was Yahweh who called them. Hence, the curse pronounced by the Angel of the Lord. return to 'Top of Page'
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