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Jeremiah 41:9

Jeremiah 41:9

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the pit: This was probably a large reservoir for receiving rain water, which Asa had caused to be made in the midst of the city, in case of a siege.

because of Gedaliah: or, near Gedaliah, Heb. by the hand, or the side of Gedaliah. was it. Joshua 10:16-18; Judges 6:2; 1 Samuel 13:6, 1 Samuel 14:11, 1 Samuel 14:22, 1 Samuel 24:3; 2 Samuel 17:9; Hebrews 11:38

for fear: 1 Kings 15:17-22; 2 Chronicles 16:1-10

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