Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
seven men—but in II Kings 25:19 it is "five." Perhaps two were less illustrious persons and are therefore omitted.
principal scribe of the host— (Isaiah 33:18). His office was to preside over the levy and enroll recruits. RAWLINSON observes that the Assyrian records are free from the exaggerated expressions found in the Egyptian. A minute account was taken of the spoil. Two "scribes of the host" are seen in every bas-relief, writing down the various objects brought to them: the heads of the slain, the prisoners, cattle, sheep, etc.
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Jeremiah 52:25:
2 Kings 25:19
Isaiah 33:18
Jeremiah 37:3
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