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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Judges 19 - Introduction

** We find in this book excellent examples of faith, piety, patience, humility, industry, and loving-kindness, in the common events of life. Also we see the special care which God's providence take of our smallest concerns, encouraging us to full trust therein. We may view this book as a beautiful, because natural representation of human life; as a curious detail of important facts; and as a part of the plan of redemption. * Elimelech and his sons die in the land of Moab. (1-5) Naomi returns home. (6-14) Orpah stays behind, but Ruth goes with Naomi. (15-18) They come to Bethlehem. (19-22)

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  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

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  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

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  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

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  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

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  • KJV Original Language Details

    1 A Leuite goeth to Bethlehem to fetch home his wife. 16 An old man entertaineth him at Gibeah. 22 The Gibeonites abuse his concubine to death. 29 He diuideth her into twelue pieces to send them to...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

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