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Then two women who were prostitutes came to the king, and stood before him.
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Verse 16. Harlots. Rather than simply, “innkeepers.” Chal. Menochius.—The latter signification of Zona might, however, seem more natural; as harlots seldom have children; or, at least, any affection for them. Neither would such people have dared to appear before the king. Deuteronomy 23:17.
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