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For Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; and Judah has multiplied fortified cities; but I will send a fire on his cities, and it will devour its fortresses.”
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ExplanationCommentary
Verse 14. Temples, or “palaces.” Calmet.—Cities. The two tribes, witnessing the calamities of their brethren, will not avoid a similar conduct, but trust in their fortifications. Worthington.—Fire of war destroys both kingdoms.—Thereof. Septuagint of S. Jerom adds, “and among the Assyrians they have eaten unclean things,” which may be taken from Calmet. 9:3. Bible.—It is not found in the present Hebrew or Greek copies. Calmet.
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