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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Ezekiel 16:51

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Samaria--the kingdom of the ten tribes of Israel less guilty than Judah; for Judah betrayed greater ingratitude, having greater privileges, namely, the temple, the priesthood, and the regular order of kings. justified thy sisters--made them appear almost innocent by comparison with thy guilt (Jer 3:11; Mat 12:41-42).
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