An harlot] violated by the victorious soldiers. The greatest disaster that can befall an Eastern is to leave no son to continue his name. The ample domain of the wealthy priest would be divided into small properties for the new settlers (Jeremiah 6:2; Micah 2:4). A polluted land] or, 'a land that is unclean' (RV), is one where Jehovah, not being its recognised lord, could not be legitimately worshipped (1 Samuel 26:19; 2 Kings 5:17; Hosea 9:3; Ezekiel 4:13).

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