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Barnes' Notes on Nehemiah 9:17

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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In their rebellion - The Septuagint and several maunscripts have “in Egypt” (the words in the original differing by one letter only), and translate - “And appointed a captain to return to their bondage in Egypt.” Compare the margin reference. The appointment of a leader is regarded here as made, whereas we are only told in the Book of Numbers that it was proposed. return to 'Top of Page'
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