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Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 52:20

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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twelve brasen bulls that were under - Omitted in 2 Kings and in Jeremiah 27:19. Probably rightly, for what is said here of their being under the bases is a mistake. The bases were under the ten lavers. The Septuagint makes sense by translating it: “the twelve brasen bulls under the sea.” return to 'Top of Page'
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