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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 26:9

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The charge against Jeremiah was that of prophesying falsely, for which the penalty was death Deuteronomy 18:20. They assumed that it was absolutely impossible that Jerusalem ever could become like Shiloh. Against Jeremiah - unto Jeremiah. They regularly constituted themselves a congregation to take part in his trial. return to 'Top of Page'
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