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Barnes' Notes on Ruth 4:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The gate is the place of concourse, of business, and of justice in Oriental cities (see Judges 19:15 note; Genesis 34:20; Deuteronomy 16:18). Ho, such a one! - Indicating that the name of the kinsman was either unknown or purposely concealed 1 Samuel 21:2; 2 Kings 6:8. return to 'Top of Page'
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