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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Judges 3:19

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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quarries--rather, "graven images" (Deu 7:25; Jer 8:19; Jer 51:52); statues of Moabite idols, the sight of which kindled the patriotic zeal of Ehud to avenge this public insult to Israel on its author. I have a secret errand unto thee, O king: who said, Keep silence--"Privacy"--a signal for all to withdraw.
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