Lux Domini
They come to fight with the Chaldeans, but it is to fill them with the dead bodies of men, whom I have slain in mine anger and in my fury, and for all whose wickedness I have hid my face from this city.

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Interpretation

Those who expect to receive comforts from God, must call upon him. Promises are given, not to do away, but to quicken and encourage prayer.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 33:1-5.

Glossary

City People
The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).
Chaldea Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Tell el Muqayyar.