John Gill's Exposition on Ezekiel 27:30

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And shall cause their voice to be heard against thee, &c.] The rulers and governors of the city, for having taken a false step in provoking the enemy, and then holding out the siege no longer, as it was thought they might and would: or rather “over thee”, or, “for thee”f483; mourning over the city, and lamenting its sad case; see (<661809>Revelation 18:9,11): and shall cry bitterly; with great weeping, howling, and shrieking: and they shall cast dust upon their heads; a custom used in the eastern countries, in time of mourning and sorrow; (see <661819>Revelation 18:19): and they shall wallow themselves in ashes: or roll themselves in them, another custom used in mourning; (see <240626>Jeremiah 6:26 <330101>Micah 1:10).

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