And the Avims which dwelt in Hazerim, [even] unto Azzah, the Caphtorims, which came forth out of Caphtor, destroyed them, and dwelt in their stead.)
Ver. 23. And the Avims, which dwelt in Hazeroth.] These are ancient things, as it is said in another case, 1Ch 4:22 such, as whereof there is no record but this extant in the world. Well might that Egyptian priest say to Solon, that wise man of Greece, You Greeks are very babies - γερων δε ελλην ουκ εστι - neither is there an ancient writer amongst you. a
a Diod. Sic.