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Barnes' Notes on Lamentations 5:13

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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They took the young men to grind - Or, “The young men” have borne the mill, a menial and laborious task usually performed by slaves (compare Isaiah 47:2). The children fell under the wood - Or, lads have stumbled under burdens of wood. By lads are meant youths up to the age of military service; another form of menial labor. return to 'Top of Page'
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