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Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, every man with his staff in his hand for very age.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

There shall yet dwell old men and old women – Dionysius: “Men and women shall not be slain now, as before in the time of the Babylo…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

This promise may well be regarded as having been fulfilled to the letter in the days of Simon the Maccabee , when the ancient men sat in all th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

It is an indication that there is peace in the city when the children can play in the streets without fear. We may apply these verses spiritually t…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

He confirms what we have already stated: that the Jews would be safe under the hand and protection of God, as He would dwell among them. He identif…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Thus says the Lord of hosts. These words are used at every consolatory promise given, as Kimchi observes, for the confirm…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The sins of Zion were her worst enemies. God will take away her sins, and then no other enemies will hurt her. Those who profess religion must ador…

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