Jeremiah 18:22
Let a cry be heard from their houses, when thou shalt bring a troop suddenly upon them: for they have digged a pit to take me, and hid snares for my feet.
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Barnes' Notes
The sack of the city follows with all the horrible cruelties practiced at such a time.
The prophet here, as sometimes before, brings in his own affairs, but very much for instruction to us.
I. See here what are the common methods of the persecutors. We may see this in Jeremiah's…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The havoc wrought in battle outside the walls is followed by the sacking of the houses of the city.
they have digged a pit … and hid snares Cp. Psa 57:6.
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