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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 52:15

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Certain of the poor of the people, and - Omit (as in 2 Kings 25:11), being inserted through some confusion with Jeremiah 52:16. Multitude - Possibly workmen. The object of Nebuchadnezzar was to people Babylon, not with paupers, but with men of a better class, artisans and workmen, who would enrich it. return to 'Top of Page'
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