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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Deuteronomy 28:68

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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bring thee into Egypt: This verse seems especially to point out an event, which took place subsequently to the destruction of Jerusalem by Titus, and the desolation made by Hadrian. Numbers of the captives were sent by sea into Egypt (as well as into other countries), and sold for slaves at a vile price, and for the meanest offices; and many thousands were left to perish from want; for the multitude was so great, that purchasers could not be found for them all at any price! Deu 17:16; Jer 43:7, Jer 44:12; Hos 8:13, Hos 9:3 there ye shall: Exo 20:2; Neh 5:8; Est 7:4; Joe 3:3-7; Luk 21:24 Next: Deuteronomy Chapter 29
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