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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 36:23

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Leaves - Columns: literally folding-doors; the word exactly describes the shape of the columns of writing upon the scroll. Penknife - “Scribe’s knife;” used to shape the reed for writing, and to make erasures in the parchment. On the hearth - Or, in the fire-pan. The conduct of the king shows how violent was his temper. return to 'Top of Page'
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