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Barnes' Notes on Ruth 1:13

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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See marginal references and notes. The Levirate law probably existed among the Moabites, and in Israel extended beyond the brother in the strict sense, and applied to the nearest relations, since Boaz was only the kinsman of Elimelech Ruth 3:12. return to 'Top of Page'
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