15. families--the tribes or clans composing the various kingdoms of
Babylon; the specification of these aggravates the picture of calamity
(Jer 25:9).
throne at . . . gates--the usual place of
administering justice. The conquering princes will set up their
tribunal there
(Jer 39:3, 5; 52:9).
Or the reference is to the military pavilion
(Jer 43:10)
[MAURER].
JFB.
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