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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Ezekiel 17:14

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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That the kingdom might be base--that is, low as to national elevation by being Nebuchadnezzar's dependent; but, at the same time, safe and prosperous, if faithful to the "oath." Nebuchadnezzar dealt sincerely and openly in proposing conditions, and these moderate ones; therefore Zedekiah's treachery was the baser and was a counterpart to their treachery towards God.
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