Albert Barnes on Luke 2:36
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Luke2:36
Of the tribe of Aser. The tribe of Aser, or Asher, dwelt in the northern part of the land of Canaan. Why Anna was called a prophetess is not known. It might be because she had been the wife of a prophet, or because she was employed in celebrating the praises of God (comp. 1Chr 25:1,2,4, 1Sam 10:5), or because she herself foretold future events, being inspired.
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