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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 34:5

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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In peace - See Jeremiah 12:12 note. Burn odors - “Make a burning.” The burning was probably that of piles of wood, and spices were added only as an special honor. It was not a Jewish custom to burn the dead. As these burnings depended upon the estimation in which the dead king was held, the verse implies a prosperous reign, such as Zedekiah might have had as an obedient vassal to BabyIon. I have pronounced the word - I have spoken the word. return to 'Top of Page'
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