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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 72:10

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The kings of Tarshish - On the situation of Tarshish, see the notes at Isaiah 2:16. Compare Psalms 48:7. The word seems to be used here to denote any distant region abounding with riches. And of the isles ... - Representing also distant lands; or lands beyond the seas. The word “islands” among the Hebrews commonly denoted distant seacoasts, particularly those of the Mediterranean. See the notes at Isaiah 41:1. The kings of Sheba and Seba - places in Arabia. On the word “Sheba,” see the notes at Isaiah 60:6. On the word “Seba,” see the notes at Isaiah 43:3. Shall offer gifts - See the notes at Psalms 45:12. Compare Isaiah 60:5-7, Isaiah 60:13-17. return to 'Top of Page'
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