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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jeremiah 46:3

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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Derisive summons to battle. With all your mighty preparation for the invasion of Nebuchadnezzar, when ye come to the encounter, ye shall be "dismayed" (Jer 46:5). Your mighty threats shall end in nothing. buckler--smaller, and carried by the light-armed cavalry. shield--of larger size, and carried by the heavily armed infantry.
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