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The Peoples of the Desert
Commentators clarify that "Arabia" in this context refers not to the entire modern peninsula, but to the nomadic tribes bordering ancient Israel. The "mingled people" are described as various mixed-blood, wandering desert tribes, some of whom lived in tents and were considered less prestigious than settled kingdoms.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 25:24
18th Century
Theologian
Arabia - That part which bordered on Palestine, and was inhabited mainly by Ishmaelites.
The mingled people - Compare the Jerem…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 25:24
19th Century
Bishop
All the kings of Arabia. —The same phrase occurs in 1 Kings 10:15, and is used for the nomadic tribes bordering on Palestine r…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 25:24
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now mentions the kings of Arabia, who were neighbors on one side to the Jews. He has until now mentioned nations towards the s…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 25:24
17th Century
Pastor
And all the kings of Arabia
Of Arabia Petraea; and all the kings of the mingled people that dwell in the…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 25:15–29
17th Century
Minister
The evil and good events of life are often represented in Scripture as cups. Under this figure is represented the desolation then coming upon that …