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As gangs of robbers wait to ambush a man, so the company of priests murder on the path toward Shechem, committing shameful crimes.
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Verse 9. Robbers. Jephte had infested those parts, and the country was noted for murders; whence more cities of refuge were appointed in it. Judges 11 and Joshua 20:8. The prophet alludes to what had been said to Gad. Genesis 49:19.—Out of, or to Sichem. They were jealous of people going thither, ( Calmet.) wishing to receive their offerings themselves. Bible.
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