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For the violence done to Lebanon will overwhelm you, and the destruction of the animals will terrify you, because of men’s blood and for the violence done to the land, to every city and to those who dwell in them.
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 17. Libanus. That is, the iniquity committed by the Chaldees against the temple of God, signified here by the name of Libanus. Challoner.—Egypt had persuaded the governor of Cœlosyria and the Jews to revolt, and then abandoned them.—Beasts, which were adored in Egypt. Those who explain all of the Chaldees are much perplexed, understanding the army of Cyrus, or the oppressed nations, or subjects to be meant. Calmet.—And of. Hebrew “land of the city,” as verse 8.
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