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Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Jeremiah 51:41

Sheshach—Babylon (compare Note, see Jeremiah 25:26); called so from the goddess Shach, to whom a five days' festival was kept, during which, as in the Roman Saturnalia, the most unbridled licentiousness was permitted; slaves ruled their masters, and in every house one called Zogan, arrayed in a royal garment, was chosen to rule all the rest. He calls Babylon "Sheshach," to imply that it was during this feast the city was taken [SCALIGER].




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Jeremiah 51:41:

Isaiah 13:19
Jeremiah 25:26
Jeremiah 49:25
Daniel 1:7

 

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