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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…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Shaved off the one half of their beards. — According to Middle Eastern customs, this was the greatest insult that could have been inflicte…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Wherefore Hanun took David's servants
His ambassadors:
and shaved off one half of their beards
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
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