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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 36:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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The scribe’s chamber - The chancery in which the king’s business was conducted. Probably Elishama was one of the “principal scribes of the host” Jeremiah 52:25, i. e., the secretary of state for war. The business which had brought together “all the princes” would have reference to the Chaldaean war. return to 'Top of Page'
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