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Jeremiah 14:18

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If I go out into the field, then behold, the slain with the sword! If I enter into the city, then behold, those who are sick with famine! For both the prophet and the priest go about in the land, and have no knowledge.’”

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Verse 18. Famine. Under Jechonias many were slain, and the chiefs carried into captivity. 4 Kennicott. 24:12.—Into. Hebrew “through the land, and are ignorant.” Chal. “they apply to their business, to earthly concerns, and care not.” Calmet. 5:31.

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