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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 49:25

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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An exclamation of sorrow wrung from the prophet at the thought of the people of Damascus remaining to be slaughtered. The words my joy express the prophet’s own sympathy. The praise of Damascus for beauty has been universal from the days of Naaman 2 Kings 5:12, to those of recent travelers. return to 'Top of Page'
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