Matthew Poole and continuators on Jeremiah 39:7
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Jeremiah39:7
7 Moreover he put out Zedekiahs eyes, and bound him with chains to carry him to Babylon .
Thus the two Prophecies were fulfilled that of this Prophet, chap. 34.4. that Zedekiah should not die by the Sword: and that of Ezekiel, that he should not see Babylon, though he should die there, Ezek. 12.13. Riblah was at a great distance from Babylon, where the king was at this time probably to be nearer his army, while the siege lasted at Ierusalem, and to give orders about it, and to divert himself, the place being a pleasant place and the king not willing to trouble himself about the siege to go thither in person, but the siege being over, he now removeth to Babylon, and carrieth Zedekiah and the rest of the Prisoners along with h[illegible: 2 letters].
Marginal references: Heb with two bra[illegible: 1 letter]en chains or [illegible: 1 letter]etters.
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