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A Cruel and Unified Foe
Commentators describe the invading army as terrifyingly effective. They were armed with both bows for distance and spears for close combat. Scholars note their exceptional cruelty was infamous, with practices like impaling or flaying prisoners. Their unified advance, "as one man," and their roar "like the sea" were meant to strike terror into the hearts of God's people.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 6:23
18th Century
Theologian
Spear - Properly, a javelin for hurling at the enemy (see 1 Samuel 17:6 note): an ordinary weapon of the Babylonians.
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 6:23
19th Century
Bishop
Bow and spear. —As before (Jeremiah 5:16), the special weapons of the Chaldeans. The “spear” was a javelin, shot or hu…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 6:22–23
16th Century
Theologian
It was no useless repetition when the Prophet said so often that God said. He might have said only, “Behold, a nation shall come from the …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 6:23
17th Century
Pastor
They shall lay hold on bow and spear
That is, everyone of them should be furnished with both these pieces of armour,…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 6:18–30
17th Century
Minister
God rejects their outward services, as worthless to atone for their sins. Sacrifice and incense were to direct them to a Mediator; but when offered…