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In his days Hiel the Bethelite built Jericho. He laid its foundation with the loss of Abiram his firstborn, and set up its gates with the loss of his youngest son Segub, according to the LORD’s word, which he spoke by Joshua the son of Nun.
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Verse 34. Hand. Josue had committed this curse to writing. Bible.—Hiel, an idolater, did not regard it, and Achab had not zeal to attempt to hinder him. But divine Providence punished his audacity. Calmet.—All his sons perished, while the city was rebuilding. Worthington.—See Joshua 6:26. Calmet.
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