Verse 2. Fifth. The parallel passages and other editions read ninth. Some pretend that ( Calmet.) the city was taken on the 5th of the 4th month, and after being pillaged was burnt on the 7th (4 Kennicott. 24:8) or 10th of the 5th month. Calmet. 52:12. Sanct. A. Lap.—But the city was taken on the 9th of the 4th month, and Nabuzardan entered on the 7th of the 5th month, and burnt it and the temple on the 10th. Salien, and so forth Calmet.—From the beginning of the siege ( A. 3414) to the end ( A. 3416. Usher), two years and a half elapsed. It was interrupted a short time. Two fasts are still observed by the Jews to deplore these events. Zechariah 7:3 and 8:19.
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Verse 3. Neregel, Sereser. Perhaps Nabuzardan should be read, (verse 13. Bible.) or these names are mentioned twice, probably by mistake of transcribers. The former was an idol; (4 Kennicott. 17:30) the latter word means “treasurer.” Calmet.—Prot. Nergal—Sharezer seems to be one person, as in Septuagint or “treasurer of Nergel.” Bible.—Samgar-nebu, was “prefect of the temple of Nabo.”—Sarsachim, “prince of the sacæ, or Scythians.”—Rabsares, “master of the eunuchs,” or officers within the palace. Such a one was employed by Sennacherib. 4 Kennicott. 18:17.—Rebmag, “chief of the magi,” ( Calmet.) or “master of the camp.” Jun.—These entered the first wall. Calmet. 1:15. Isaiah 22:7.
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Verse 4. Walls. This gate had not yet been seized, ( Calmet.) leading to Jericho. verse 5. Bible. Ezekiel 12:4.—Septuagint Rom. passes over the next 12 verses, which seem to be taken from 4 Kennicott. 25:4. Calmet.—Grabe supplies verse 4 to 13 inclusively. “And they sent,” and so forth which is well connected with verse 3.—The possession of one gate would let all the army enter: whereupon Sedecias fled by a postern gate. Worthington.
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Verse 5. In the land, or environs of Emesa, in Syria. Theod.—Judgment. Reproaching him with perfidy and ingratitude. Worthington.—He slew the nobles, as his accomplices.
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Verse 9. Army. Hebrew “slayers,” denoting soldiers, cooks, and sacrificers. Genesis 37:36.—Remained, having escaped the sword, and so forth They had been spared when Joakim and Jechonias were taken.
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Verse 10. Cisterns, and fields. 4 Kennicott. 25:12. They were thus attached to the Chaldees.
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Verse 11. Had given, after the prisoners had got to Rama. Calmet. 40:1.
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Verse 13. Nabusezban perhaps stand for Semegar, Nabu, and Sarsachim. The other four officers occur verse 3. Calmet.
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Verse 14. Godolias. The Jews say he had gone over to assist the Chaldees. Tirinus.
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Verse 18. Saved. Hebrew “a booty.” Calmet. 21:9. Thus God rewards what is done to his servants. Matthew 25:40. Calmet.