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John Gill's Exposition on 1 Samuel 8:17

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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He will take the tenth of your sheep, etc.] As well as of their seed and vineyards; and not the tithe of their flocks only, but of their herds also, which are here included, as Kimchi observes: and ye shall be his servants: made slaves of by him, even as the Canaanitish servants were, according to Abarbinel; though others interpret it more mildly of their being obliged to pay tribute and taxes, for the support of his government.
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