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 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-7" class="com-number"
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