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Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:45

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Sowed it with salt - Expressing by this action his hatred, and his wish, that when utterly destroyed as a city, it might not even be a fruitful field. Salt is the emblem of barrenness (see the marginal references). return to 'Top of Page'
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