Verse 15
A voice was heard, &c. Quoted in Matthew 2:18 . Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 35:19 ). App-92 .
in Ramah = on the high place. Evidently a "high place" near Bethlehem. A common name in Palestine. The Targum and Vulg, read "in a high place".
Rahel = Rachel. The mother of Joseph and Benjamin (i.e. Ephraim); thus uniting the two kingdoms and the two peoples. Compare Jeremiah 31:9 .
children = sons.
because they were not. Now, another weeping, and other comfort given. Compare verses: Jeremiah 31:9 , Jeremiah 31:16 . Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 42:36 ). App-92 .
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