“Verse 11. (They presented unto Him gifts). The people of the east never approach the presence of kings and great personages, without a present in their hands. The custom is often noticed in the Old Testament, and still prevails in the east, and in some of the newly discovered South Sea Islands.”
Quote by Adam Clarke
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Commentary on the New Testament
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Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke, a figure from 1760 to 1832, whose specific occupation and category are unknown. more
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