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After him, Abdon the son of Hillel the Pirathonite judged Israel.
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Verse 13. Illel. Josephus reads “the son or servant of Helon,” whom some have confounded with Ahialon, though contrary to the Hebrew. Calmet.—The author supposes that Abdon reigned in peace. But it seems that he and the two others preceding him in the government of the people, were forced to purchase rest by paying tribute. Salien, A.Calmet. Christ 1193.
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