All the horn; rather, every horn; i.e. all the means of defence, especially the fortresses. He hath drawn back his right hand; i.e. he hath withdrawn his assistance in war. He burned against; rather, he burned up.
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Lamentations 2:3
Lamentations 2:3
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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