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Attributed commentary excerpt

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on 2 Kings 3:11

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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Is there not here: Kg1 22:7; Psa 74:9; Amo 3:7 that we may: Kg2 3:1, Kg2 3:3; Jos 9:14; Jdg 20:8-11, Jdg 20:18, Jdg 20:23, Jdg 20:26-28; Ch1 10:13, Ch1 14:10, Ch1 14:14, Ch1 15:13 poured water: That is, was his constant and confidential servant. Mr. Hanway, speaking of a Persian supper, says, "Supper being now brought in, a servant presented a basin of water, and a napkin hung over his shoulders; he went to every one in the company, and poured water on their hands to wash." Gen 18:4; Jos 1:1; Kg1 19:21; Luk 22:26, Luk 22:27; Joh 13:4, Joh 13:5, Joh 13:13, Joh 13:14; Ti1 5:10; Phi 2:22 4 Kings (2 Kings) 3:12
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