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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Kings 8:5

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Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Sacrificing - When the ark was seated in its place: for although they might in the way offer some sacrifices, as David did; yet that was not a proper season to offer so many sacrifices as could not be numbered. This is more particularly related below, Kg1 8:62-64, which is here signified by way of anticipation. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 8:6
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