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Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 1 Samuel 9:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible. Browse this work.

1 Samuel9:8

8. the fourth part of a shekel of silver--rather more than sixpence. Contrary to our Western notions, money is in the East the most acceptable form in which a present can be made to a man of rank.

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