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326 A Commentary
Chapter Ver. 2^24. eAnd the Heathen fiall know that
XXXIX. the Houfe oflfrael went into Captivity for their
L/^S^SJ Iniquity', &c] They were not carried away by
Ver. 23. their Enemies becaufe I wanted Power to refcue
them, but as a juft Punifbment of their Sins. See
Chap, xxxvi. 18, 19, 20.
Ver. 25. Ver. 2$. Now will I bring again the Captivity
of Jacob.] See Chap, xxxiv. 13. xxxvi. 24.
xxxvii. 21.
Ibid. oAnd have mercy upon the whole Houfe
oflfrael.] See Chap. xx. 40.
Ver. 26. Ver. 26. (After that they have lorn their
Shame, and all their Trefpajjes, &c.U The Shame
and Reproach due to their Sins : See T)an. ix.
16.
Ibid. When they dwelt fafely in their Land,
and none made them afraid.] By their Sins abu-
fing thofe gracious Promifes of Peace and Safety
which I had given them : See Levit. xxvi. 5, 6.
Ver. 27. Ver. 27.