38. (their names being changed) —either because it was the general custom of conquerors to do so; or, rather, because from the prohibition to mention the names of other gods ( Exodus 23:13 ), as Nebo and Baal were, it was expedient on the first settlement of the Israelites to obliterate all remembrance of those idols. (See Exodus 23:13- : ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-39" class="com-number"
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