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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Judges 8:26

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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ornaments--crescent-like plates of gold suspended from the necks, or placed on the breasts of the camels. collars--rather, "earrings," or drops of gold or pearl. purple--a royal color. The ancient, as well as modern Arabs, adorned the necks, breasts, and legs, of their riding animals with sumptuous housing.
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