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Jeremiah 26:17

King James Version (KJV)

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Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the assembly of the people, saying,

Jeremiah 26:17 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 26:17

Theological / Devotional

The elders. So called either because of their official eminence (see 1 Kings 8:1 ; 20:7) or because of their age. Great respect was given to the opinion of those who possessed both age and wisdom.

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