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Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: slay and utterly destroy after them, saith Jehovah, and do according to all that I have commanded thee.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The land of Merathaim - of double rebellion. Like Mitsraim, that is, the two Egypts, Aram-Naharaim, that is, Syria of the two rivers, or Mes…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Go up against the land of Merathaim. No such name is found in Babylonian inscriptions or is mentioned by historians. The …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet here takes on the role of a herald and encourages the Persians and Medes to make war with Babylon. This prophecy indeed never reached t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Go up against the land of Merathaim Thought to be the country of the Mardi, which lay part of it in Assyria, and part of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The forces are mustered and empowered to destroy Babylon. Let them do what God demands, and they will bring to pass what he threatens. The pride of…

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