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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Amos 1:5

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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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The bar - Literally the bar with which the city gates were shut, and fastened. Of Eden - Some royal seat, of the kings of Syria. Kir - Kir of Media, Isa 22:6, thither did Tiglath - Pilneser carry the conquered Syrians, Kg2 16:9, and placed them captives in that barren mountainous country, about fifteen years after it was foretold by Amos. Amos 1:6
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