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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 50:6

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Their shepherds ... mountains - Some translate it: Their shepherds, i. e., civil rulers (Jeremiah 2:8 note) “have led them astray upon the seducing moutains.” - the mountains being the usual places where idolatry was practiced. Their restingplace - Their fold Psalms 23:2. return to 'Top of Page'
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