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Barnes' Notes on Psalms 78:51

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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And smote all the firstborn in Egypt - See Exodus 11:4-5; Exodus 12:29-30. The chief of their strength - Those on whom they relied; their firstborn; their pride; their glory; their heirs. Compare Genesis 49:3. In the tabernacles of Ham - The tents; the dwelling-places of Ham; that is, of Egypt. Compare Genesis 10:6; Psalms 105:23, Psalms 105:27; Psalms 106:22, return to 'Top of Page'
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