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First published 1965 (SND Vol. VI).
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†OWERHAIL, v. To overtake.Sc. 1711 R. Wodrow Analecta (M.C.) I. 360:
Another observes, that the matter of Uriah is expected out of the Lord's testimony, rather than that of Bathsheba; because, in the one he was overhailed by a temptation, the other was contrived in cold blood.