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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Kings 2:26

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Because, &c. - Thus Solomon shews respect to his sacred function. He mixes mercy with justice, and requites Abiathar's former kindness to David; hereby teaching princes, that they should not write injuries in marble, and benefits in sand, as they have been so often observed to do. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 2:27
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