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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Judges 18:28

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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And there: Sa2 14:6 \*marg. Psa 7:2, Psa 50:22; Dan 3:15-17 far from: Probably the people of Laish were originally a colony of the Zidonians; who being an opulent people, and in possession of a strong city, lived in a state of security, not being afraid of their neighbours. In this the Leshemites imitated them, though they appear not to have had the same reason for their confidence; and though they might naturally expect help from their countrymen, yet as they lived at a considerable distance from Sidon, the Danites saw they could strike the blow before the news of the invasion could reach that city. Jdg 18:1, Jdg 18:7; Jos 11:8; Isa 23:4, Isa 23:12 Bethrehob: Num 13:21, Rehob, Sa2 10:6 Judges 18:29
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