And they took away their cattle,.... Which they brought with them, and they found in their camp when they fled, or in their fields:of their camels fifty thousand; with which Arabia abounded, and were fit to travel with in those hot and desert countries, being strong to carry burdens, and able to bear much thirst.
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1 Chronicles 5:21
1 Chronicles 5:21
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