Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Samuel 16:12
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1 Samuel16:12
12 And he sent, and brought him in: now he was ruddy , and withal † of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to, and the LORD said, Arise, anoint him: for this is he.
Which may be referred either to the colour of his hair; or rather, to the complexion of his Face.
Of a comely, but Masculine and Majestick Aspect.
Marginal references: ‡ Heb. fair of eyes.
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