Numbers
Copyright © 2012 by Ronald B. Allen
Previously published in Numbers-Ruth.
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The expositor’s Bible commentary / [general editors], Tremper Longman III and David E. Garland.—Rev.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
IBSN 978-0-310-23494-4 (hardcover)
1. Bible. N.T.—Commentaries. I. Longman, Tremper. II. Garland, David E.
BS2341.53.E96 2005
220.7—dc22 2005006281
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