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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 37:13

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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ward--that is, the "guard," or "watch." Hananiah--whose death Jeremiah predicted (Jer 28:16). The grandson in revenge takes Jeremiah into custody on the charge of deserting ("thou fallest away," Jer 38:19; Jer 52:15; Sa1 29:3) to the enemy. His prophecies gave color to the charge (Jer 21:9; Jer 38:4).
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