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Barnes' Notes on Numbers 27:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Of thine honor - i. e., of thy dignity and authority (compare Numbers 11:17, Numbers 11:28). Joshua was constituted immediately vice-leader under Moses, by way of introduction to his becoming chief after Moses’ death. return to 'Top of Page'
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