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The captain of the guard took Seraiah the chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest, and the three keepers of the threshold:
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Leadership Targeted
Commentators explain that the Babylonians systematically targeted Judah's leadership. The list begins with the highest religious authorities: Seraiah the chief priest, Zephaniah his deputy, and other key temple officials. This was a deliberate act to dismantle the nation's spiritual structure.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It was Nebuzaradan's responsibility to select for exemplary punishment the persons whom he regarded as most guilty, either because of the original …
19th Century
Anglican
Seraiah the chief (high) priest. — Grandfather or great-grandfather of Ezra ([Reference 1 Chronicles 6:1…
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Reformed Baptist
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The city and temple were burned, and, it is probable, the ark was in it. By this, God showed how little He cares for the outward pomp of His worshi…
