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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on 1 Samuel 13:8

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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he--that is, Saul. tarried seven days--He was still in the eastern borders of his kingdom, in the valley of Jordan. Some bolder spirits had ventured to join the camp at Gilgal; but even the courage of those stout-hearted men gave way in prospect of this terrible visitation; and as many of them were stealing away, he thought some immediate and decided step must be taken.
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