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Barnes' Notes on Numbers 17:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The testimony - i. e. the two tables of the Law; compare Exodus 25:16 note. No doubt the rod lay in front of the tables within the ark. In the days of Solomon 1 Kings 8:9 there was nothing in the ark save the Two tables. Aaron’s rod was probably lost when the ark was taken by the Philistines. return to 'Top of Page'
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