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A19889 Davids troubles remembred in 1. Absolons sheep-shearing. 2. Ioab projecting. 3. Bathsheba bathing. 4. Israel rebelling. 5. Ahitophel hanging. 6. David returning. Aylett, Robert, 1583-1655?, attributed name. 1638 (1638) STC 6316; ESTC S109315 54,594 126

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