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John Gill's Exposition on Genesis 37:20

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Come now therefore, and let us slay him, etc.] Agree to do it, and actually do it: and cast him into some pit; or, “one of the pits” f1647, which were near, and were dug for the collection of rainwater, as was usual in those countries where water was scarce: and we will say, some evil beast hath devoured him; which would seem plausible, since wild beasts were frequent in those parts, as lions and bears, (see <111324>1 Kings 13:24 <120224>2 Kings 2:24); and we shall see what will become of his dreams; who will be the lord then, and reign, and have the dominion, he or we.
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