Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on Hosea 9:6
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Hosea9:6
6. because of destruction--to escape from the devastation of their country.
Egypt shall gather them up--that is, into its sepulchres (Jr 8:2; Eze 29:5). Instead of returning to Palestine, they should die in Egypt.
Memphis--famed as a necropolis.
the pleasant places for their silver--that is, their desired treasuries for their money. Or, "whatever precious thing they have of silver" [Maurer].
nettles--the sign of desolation (Is 34:13).
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