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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 34:7

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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This marks the exact time, that it was early in the campaign, while the outlying fortresses still occupied the attention of Nebuchadnezzars army. Lachish and Azekah were strong cities in the plain toward Egypt and must be taken before the Chaldseans could march upon Jerusalem: otherwise the Egyptians might collect there and fall upon them. return to 'Top of Page'
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