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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It was Nebuzaradan's responsibility to select for exemplary punishment the persons whom he regarded as most guilty, either because of the original …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

List of the chief personages taken by Nebuzaradan in the Temple and the city of David. This notice may be regarded as an indirect proof that the up…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Ver. 18-21. And the captain of the guard took Seraiah the
chief priest, and Zephaniah the second priest
Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

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