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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Isaiah 17:6

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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in it--that is, in the land of Israel. two or three . . . in the top--A few poor inhabitants shall be left in Israel, like the two or three olive berries left on the topmost boughs, which it is not worth while taking the trouble to try to reach.
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