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The City of the Sun
Commentators unanimously identify 'Beth-shemesh' (Hebrew for 'house of the sun') with the famous Egyptian city of Heliopolis, also called On in Genesis. This was a major center for sun worship, renowned for its temple and massive stone pillars, or obelisks. The prophecy specifically targets this prominent religious site.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 43:13
18th Century
Theologian
Images - Rather, pillars (compare the Isaiah 19:19 note), obelisks.
Beth-shemesh - Heliopolis, famous for its obelisks.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 43:13
19th Century
Bishop
He shall break also the images of Bethshe-mesh. —This name, which means “Home of the Sun” (so the Vulgate renders it here…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 43:13
16th Century
Theologian
We stated yesterday why Jeremiah spoke especially of the temples of the gods, so that the Jews might understand that nothing would escape destructi…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 43:13
17th Century
Pastor
He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that [is] in the land of Egypt
Or, "of Heliopolis", as the Septuagi…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 43:8–13
17th Century
Minister
God can find his people wherever they are. The Spirit of prophecy was not confined to the land of Israel. It is foretold that Nebuchadnezzar should…