Jeremiah 43:13
“He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He shall break also the images of Bethshemesh, that is in the land of Egypt,.... Or, "of Heliopolis", as the Septuagint;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Images - Rather, pillars (compare the Isa 19:19 note), obelisks. Beth-shemesh - Heliopolis, famous for its obelisks.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 43:8-13
We have here, as also in the next chapter, Jeremiah prophesying in Egypt. Jeremiah was now in Tahpanhes, for there his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Beth-shemesh Probably Heliopolisor On. The reference of the v. is to the temple of the sun, at the city called by the…