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For their princes are at Zoan, and their ambassadors are come to Hanes.
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A High-Level Embassy
Scholars agree that this verse describes a high-level diplomatic mission. Judah sent its most important officials, its 'princes,' as ambassadors to the key Egyptian cities of Zoan and Hanes. These were known political centers, likely royal residences, showing the immense effort and prestige Judah invested in securing this human alliance.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For his princes - The meaning of this verse seems to be this: The prophet is stating the fact that the Jews would be ashamed of their attemp…
19th Century
Anglican
His princes were at Zoan ... — Better, are, in the vivid use of the historic present of prophecy. Zoan, the Tani…
16th Century
Protestant
For his princes were in Zoan. The Prophet not only says that the aid of the Egyptians was sought, and that they were invited to assist, bu…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For his princes were at Zoan That is, the princes of the king of Judah, or of the people of Judah; though it can hardly b…
It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled by their neighbors on one side, they sought help from others instead of looking up…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet issues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremia…
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