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Judges 1:12

Judges 1:12

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Canne, Browne, Blayney, Scott, and others · Public Domain

And Caleb: The whole of this account is found in , and seems to be inserted here by way of recapitulation. ; ,

to him: In ancient times fathers assumed an absolute right over their children, especially in disposing of them in marriage; and it was customary for a king or great man to promise his daughter in marriage to him who should take a city, etc.

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