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Psalms 78:9

Psalms 78:9

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The children: Some think this refers to a defeat of the Ephraimites mentioned in ; but it probably refers to the conduct and defeat of the ten tribes of which Ephraim was the head. Nothing is recorded in the history of Israel concerning the cowardice of the Ephraimites, as distinct from that of the other tribes. Some therefore think, "that the children of Ephraim" is put by a figure of speech for the nation in general. ; ; ,

carrying: Heb. throwing forth

turned: , ;

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