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when the king of Babylon`s army was fighting against Jerusalem, and against all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish and against Azekah; for these [alone] remained of the cities of Judah [as] fortified cities.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

This marks the exact time: it was early in the campaign, while the outlying fortresses still occupied the attention of Nebuchadnezzar's army. Lachi…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Against Lachish, and against Azekah ... —The two cities are named in this book for the first time. Lachish was one of the stronges…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Here Jeremiah only relates that he had delivered the message entrusted to him. Here the Prophet’s magnanimity is seen, for as was previously appare…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem Had laid close siege to it, and still continued it:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Zedekiah is told that the city will be taken, and that he will die a captive, but he will die a natural death. It is better to live and die peniten…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Because the Jews were so obstinate, since they were neither frightened by severity nor moved by kindness, he rightly presents his threat and consol…

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