Zipporah, the Jewish maiden, a tale1876 |
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... head of a fine and numerous army , had besieged the Holy City for upwards of six months . This narrative may serve to show what were the doctrines , opinions , and practice of Jerusalem , and of pagan Rome . It also sets forth in ...
... head of a fine and numerous army , had besieged the Holy City for upwards of six months . This narrative may serve to show what were the doctrines , opinions , and practice of Jerusalem , and of pagan Rome . It also sets forth in ...
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... head ; her sandals of badger - skin were fastened with real gold buckles ; she also wore very strong and massive rings of this precious metal on her wrists and ankles . Rich and brilliant colours bespoke elevated rank ; and at this time ...
... head ; her sandals of badger - skin were fastened with real gold buckles ; she also wore very strong and massive rings of this precious metal on her wrists and ankles . Rich and brilliant colours bespoke elevated rank ; and at this time ...
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... head the crown of Hyrcanus , the first of his family who had worn the diadem and assumed the title of king . His sword was suspended behind his throne , which was sur- rounded by a detachment of his guard ; for , Zipporah and her ...
... head the crown of Hyrcanus , the first of his family who had worn the diadem and assumed the title of king . His sword was suspended behind his throne , which was sur- rounded by a detachment of his guard ; for , Zipporah and her ...
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... Tired even by the perpetual motion , she bowed her head , as though impatient to see the end of it all . ' My daughter , ' said Rebekah to her , on noticing this , ' do you consider it proper for the 26 Zipporah , the Jewish Maiden .
... Tired even by the perpetual motion , she bowed her head , as though impatient to see the end of it all . ' My daughter , ' said Rebekah to her , on noticing this , ' do you consider it proper for the 26 Zipporah , the Jewish Maiden .
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... head , she noticed that every one's attention was directed to her . The timid maiden blushed , and could scarcely restrain her tears . However , she had no leisure to give herself up to melancholy reflections , for the music ceased ...
... head , she noticed that every one's attention was directed to her . The timid maiden blushed , and could scarcely restrain her tears . However , she had no leisure to give herself up to melancholy reflections , for the music ceased ...
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