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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 4:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Proclaim ye to the pagan, “Behold!” Cry aloud concerning “Jerusalem, that watchers” are on their way “from a far country: and” will “give out their voice against the cities of Judah.” The pagan are summoned to witness the chastisement of Jerusalem, that they may take warning thereby. By “watchers” are meant besiegers, who will surround the city with a line of sentinels. return to 'Top of Page'
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