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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 21:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Execute judgment - As the administration of justice was performed in old time in person, the weal of the people depended to a great degree upon the personal qualities of the king (see 2 Samuel 15:4). And as “the oppressor” was generally some powerful noble, it was especially the king’s duty to see that the weaker members of the community were not wronged. return to 'Top of Page'
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