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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on 2 Samuel 17:13

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Bring ropes - It is an hyperbolical expression, suited to the vain - glorious temper of this insolent young man: implying, that they would do so if they could not destroy him another way: or, that they should be enough to do so, if there were occasion. River - Adjoining to the city; it being usual to build cities near some river, both for defence, and for other accommodations. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 17:14
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