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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on 2 Samuel 2:31

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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three hundred: The slain of Israel, though greatly exceeding those of Judah, were not great. This might be owing to the directions given by David, to be as lenient as possible; but the death of Asahel seems to have stopped the pursuers, and greatly favoured the escape of the vanquished. Sa2 3:1; Kg1 20:11 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 2:32
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