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Gill, John, 1697-1771 • SECTION 64

1 Kings 4:16

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1 Kings 4:16

Ver. 16. Baanah the son of Hushai [was] in Asher,.... In the tribe of Asher; a very plentiful tribe, particularly for oil; this officer was perhaps the son of Hushai, the Archite, David's friend, and, it may be, promoted for his sake:

and in Aloth; which signifies ascensions, mountains went upon by steps; near to this place was an high mountain, called the ladder of Tyre {t}; perhaps that and the parts adjacent may be meant here.

{t} Vid. Joseph. de Bello Jud. l. 2. c. 10. sect. 2.

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