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ambushes

Meaning of “ambushes”

Concealed forces or positions prepared for a surprise attack.

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First occurrence: Jeremiah 51:12

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Jeremiah 51:12
Set up the standard upon the walls of Babylon, make the watch strong, set up the watchmen, prepare the ambushes: for the Lord hath both devised and done that which he spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 51:12 · retained source text

Set vp the standart vpon the walles of Babylon, make the watch strong: set vp the watchman: prepare the ambushes: for the LORD hath both deuised and done that, which hee spake against the inhabitants of Babylon.

1611 marginal noteHeb. lyers in waite.

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