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It happened that, when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh`s army,
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A Strategic Pause, Not Fear
Commentators clarify that the Chaldean army did not retreat from Jerusalem out of fear. Instead, they made a strategic withdrawal to confront the approaching Egyptian army. This temporary lifting of the siege created a brief window of opportunity for people to travel in and out of the city, setting the stage for the events that followed for Jeremiah.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Was broken up for fear of - Or, "had led them out from." It was simply a strategic movement.
16th Century
Protestant
Here Jeremiah tells us how, and on what occasion, he was cast into prison. He had said shortly before that he was in the middle of the people, or a…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans were broken up from Jerusalem
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There are times when it is the wisdom of good men to retire, to enter into their chambers, and to shut the doors (Isaiah 26:20). Jeremi…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, he speaks of the occasion for his action: and there divide his property, which he had purchased—that is, to mark it…
