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- 1 Chronicles
- Chapter 16
- Verse 3
1 Chronicles 16:3
And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.
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Methodist theologian, 1762–1832
Adam Clarke
To every one a loaf of bread - A whole cake. A good piece of flesh; "the sixth part of an ox, and the sixth part of a hin of wine." - T. See Sa2 6:18-20; see Jarchi also.
It was a glorious day when the ark of God was safely lodged in the tent David had pitched for it. That good man had his heart much upon it, could not sleep contentedly till it was done, Psa 132:4, Psa…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
a loaf of bread A flat round cake such as is still made in Egypt is meant.
a good piece of flesh R.V. a portion of flesh (mg. "of wine"). The meaning of the Heb. word is unknown. Of fleshis rightly in…
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