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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 40:9

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Fear not--They were afraid that they should not obtain pardon from the Chaldeans for their acts. He therefore assured them of safety by an oath. serve--literally, "to stand before" (Jer 40:10; Jer 52:12), that is, to be at hand ready to execute the commands of the king of Babylon.
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