89
He sent him a gold buckle, as the custom is to give to the king’s kindred. He gave him Ekron and all its land for a possession.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 89. Buckle, to be worn on the shoulder. Saint Isidore—This honour was very extraordinary. 2 B. 11:35. Alex. Genial. ii. 29.—Blood. Lit. “relations of kings.” Bible.—The highest officers of the court of Persia bore this title. Calmet. 11:31. Esther 16:11. Xen. Cyr. viii.
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