Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 13:19

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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cities of the south--namely, south of Judea; farthest off from the enemy, who advanced from the north. shut up--that is, deserted (Isa 24:10); so that none shall be left to open the gates to travellers and merchants again [HENDERSON]. Rather, shut up so closely by Nebuchadnezzar's forces, sent on before (Kg2 24:10-11), that none shall be allowed by the enemy to get out (compare Jer 13:20). wholly--literally, "fully"; completely.

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