He shall break also the sacred pillars of Beth-shemesh, that is in the land of Egypt; and the houses of the gods of the Egyptians shall he burn with fire.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Sun. Septuagint, "of Heliopolis "where the largest temple of the sun was seen. Egypt was famous for its obelisks, erected by Pheron, successor of Sesostris. Some have been removed to Rome.
Fire. History does not specify the particulars: but we may judge how the conqueror would treat these temples, from what Xerxes and Ochus did afterwards. (Calmet)
