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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Chronicles 31:5

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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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Came abroad - As Soon as the king extended that command to all the parts of his kingdom, which, Ch2 31:4, was confined to them that dwelt in Jerusalem. Honey - Or, dates, as the Hebrew writers generally, understand this word, which were given to them, because of the sweetness of their taste in some sort resembling honey. For the law requires no tithes, but of the fruits of trees, or of the earth, or of beasts. 2 Chronicles 31:6
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