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This illustrates the pilgrimage of the Christian.

I. THE SETTING OUT FROM AHAVA.

1. From captivity to liberty.

2. From exile to their ancestral home.

3. From the land of idolatry to the scene of true worship.

II. THE PROGRESS ON THE JOURNEY.

III. THE ARRIVAL AT JERUSALEM. This was characterised by —

1. Grateful rest.

2. Joyful welcome.

(William Jones.).

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KJV: Then I separated twelve of the chief of the priests, Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brethren with them,

WEB: Then I set apart twelve of the chiefs of the priests, even Sherebiah, Hashabiah, and ten of their brothers with them,