Notes, Critical and Explanatory, on the Holy Scriptures

H. " City of holiness." P. " The holy city." It may be understood of the people in captivity, though ft is more strictly applicable to the Christian Church.

The Assyrian oppression was not connected with the dwelling of the Israelites in Egypt; but it is mentioned as another fact.

Before God, His Pather. Ges. understands the Hebrew : " Before God."