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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 36:10

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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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chamber--Baruch read from the window or balcony of the chamber looking into the court where the people were assembled. However, some of the chambers were large enough to contain a considerable number (Neh 13:5). Gemariah--distinct from the Gemariah, son of Hilkiah, in Jer 29:3. Shaphan--the same person as in Kg2 22:3. scribe--secretary of state, or he who presided over the public records. higher court--that of the priests, the court of the people being lower (Ch2 4:9). new gate-- (Jer 26:10). The east gate.
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