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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge on Jeremiah 51:41

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · Cross-reference reference work
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Sheshach: Sheshach was probably an idol worshipped at Babylon, from which the city derived this name; and the festival which was held when the city was taken, when they were heated with wine, was perhaps observed in honour of it. Jer 25:26; Dan 5:1-3 the praise: Jer 49:25, Jer 50:23; Isa 13:19, Isa 14:4; Dan 2:38, Dan 4:22, Dan 4:30, Dan 5:4, Dan 5:5; Rev 18:10-19 an astonishment: Jer 51:37, Jer 50:46; Deu 28:37; Ch2 7:21; Eze 27:35 Jeremiah 51:42
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