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In 1 Chronicles 19:4, it is more concisely stated as being shaved. Cutting off a person’s beard is regarded by Arabs as an ind…

Shaved off the one half of their beards. — According to Middle Eastern customs, this was the greatest insult that could have been inflicte…

Wherefore Hanun took David's servants
His ambassadors:
and shaved off one half of their beards

Nahash had been an enemy to Israel, yet had shown kindness to David. David therefore resolves gratefully to return it. If a Pharisee gives alms in …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes