John Gill's Exposition on Luke 3:25

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Which was the son of Mattathias, etc.] Surnamed Siloah, by the same Philo, who governed ten years: which was the son of Amos; whose surname, according to the same author, was Sirag; or, as some, Syrach, or Shyrach, who governed fourteen years: which was the son of Naum; who was called Mesalut, or Maslot, who governed seven years: which was the son of Esli; or Eli, surnamed Haggai, who governed eight years; which was the son of Nagge: with Philo he is called Nagid Artasat, or Artaxat, and said to govern ten years.

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