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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Judges 18:1

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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no king: The word mailech, which generally means a king, is sometimes taken for a supreme ruler, governor, or judge (see note on Gen 36:31, and see note on Deu 33:5); and it is probable it should be so understood here, and in the parallel passages. Jdg 17:6, Jdg 19:1, Jdg 21:25 the tribe: Jos 19:40-48 for unto: Jdg 1:34 Judges 18:2
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