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Barnes' Notes on Judges 9:46

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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An hold of the house of the god Berith - As combining the advantages of a “sanctuary” (compare 1 Kings 2:28) and a fortress. The word rendered “hold” occurs elsewhere only in 1 Samuel 13:6, where it is rendered “high-place.” Its exact signification is uncertain. return to 'Top of Page'
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