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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Jeremiah 41:9

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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the pit: This was probably a large reservoir for receiving rain water, which Asa had caused to be made in the midst of the city, in case of a siege. because of Gedaliah: or, near Gedaliah, Heb. by the hand, or the side of Gedaliah. was it. Jos 10:16-18; Jdg 6:2; Sa1 13:6, Sa1 14:11, Sa1 14:22, Sa1 24:3; Sa2 17:9; Heb 11:38 for fear: Kg1 15:17-22; Ch2 16:1-10 Jeremiah 41:10
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