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Barnes' Notes on Revelation 12:8

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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And prevailed not - Satan and his angels failed in their purpose. Neither was their place found any more in heaven - They were cast out, and were seen there no more. The idea is, that they were defeated and driven away, though for a time they were suffered to carry on the warfare elsewhere. return to 'Top of Page'
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