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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 48:16

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Near to come - Twenty-three years elapsed between the fourth year of Jehoiakim, when this prophecy was spoken, and its accomplishment by the invasion of Moab five years after the capture of Jerusalem. So slowly does God’s justice move onward. return to 'Top of Page'
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