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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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A great: Nebuchadnezzar, so called from his towering ambition and rapaciousness. Eze 17:7, Eze 17:12-21; Deu 28:49; Jer 4:13, Jer 48:40, Jer 49:16; Lam 4:19; Hos 8:1; Mat 24:28 great wings: Extensive empire, both in length and breadth. Dan 2:38, Dan 4:22, Dan 7:4 full: Numerous subjects, of various nations, and of different languages and manners. divers colours: Heb. embroidering came: Came against Judah and Jerusalem. Eze 17:12; Kg2 24:10-16; Ch2 36:9, Ch2 36:10; Jer 22:23-28, Jer 24:1 the highest: Jeconiah, whom he took captive to Babylon. the cedar: The royal and ancient family of David. Ezekiel 17:4
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