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Her husband arose and went after her to speak kindly to her, to bring her again, having his servant with him and a couple of donkeys. She brought him into her father’s house; and when the father of the young lady saw him, he rejoiced to meet him.
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Verse 3. With him. Hebrew “her husband arose and followed her to speak to her heart, to bring her back.” Genesis 34:3. He shewed great condescension and love, ( Bible.) and she received him with suitable sentiments of regard, and did not become more haughty, as women, who perceive themselves to be courted, frequently do. If she had been married to another, she could not have been received by her former husband.
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