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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on 2 Samuel 1:10

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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slew: Jdg 1:7, Jdg 9:54; Sa1 22:18, Sa1 31:4, Sa1 31:5; Mat 7:2 crown: Sa2 12:30; Lam 5:16 bracelet: This was probably worn as an ensign of royalty, as is frequently the case in the East. When the Khalif Cayem Bemrillah granted the investiture of certain dominions to an Eastern prince, the ceremony was performed by sending him letters patent, a crown, chain, and bracelets. The bracelet, says Mr. Morier, are ornaments fastened above the elbows, composed of precious stones of great value, and are only worn by the king and his sons. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 1:11
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