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Jeremiah 34:7-9
New King James Version
Jeremiah 34:7-9
New King James Version
7 when the king of Babylon’s army fought against Jerusalem and all the cities of Judah that were left, against Lachish and Azekah; for only (A)these fortified cities remained of the cities of Judah.
Treacherous Treatment of Slaves
8 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, after King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people who were at Jerusalem to proclaim (B)liberty to them: 9 (C)that every man should set free his male and female slave—a Hebrew man or woman—(D)that no one should keep a Jewish brother in bondage.
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