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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 47:1

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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that Pharaoh - Pharaoh-Necho though defeated at Carchemish, was probably able to seize Gaza upon his retreat, when obviously the possession of so strong a fortress would be most useful to him to prevent the entrance of the victorious Chaldaeans into Egypt. return to 'Top of Page'
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