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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 1 Samuel 31:9

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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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Cut off his head - As the Israelites did by Goliath, and fastened it in the temple of Dagon, Ch1 10:10. Idols - To give them the glory of this victory. And by this respect shewn to their pretended deities, how do they shame those, who give not the honour of their achievements to the living God? 1 Kings (1 Samuel) 31:12
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