Commentaries:

Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown

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Hosea 9:6

because of destruction—to escape from the devastation of their country.

Egypt shall gather them up—that is, into its sepulchres (Jeremiah 8:2; Ezekiel 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 (Isaiah 34:13).

Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Hosea 9:6:

Isaiah 19:13
Jeremiah 2:16
Hosea 7:16
Hosea 8:13

 

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