Jer 6:20, 20:18 | Clarke | e4.org | Verse 20. Incense frown Sheba ] Sheba was in Arabia, famous for the best incense. It was situated towards the southern extremity of the peninsula of Arabia; and was, in respect of Judea, a far country . And the sweet cane from a far country ] The calamus aromaticus , which, when dried and pulverized, yields a very fine aromatic smell; see on . This was employed in making the holy anointing oil . See .

‏ Jeremiah 6:20

Verse 20. Incense frown Sheba] Sheba was in Arabia, famous for the best incense. It was situated towards the southern extremity of the peninsula of Arabia; and was, in respect of Judea, a far country.

And the sweet cane from a far country] The calamus aromaticus, which, when dried and pulverized, yields a very fine aromatic smell; see on Isa 43:24. This was employed in making the holy anointing oil. See Ex 30:23.

‏ Jeremiah 20:18

Verse 18. Wherefore came I forth] It would have been well had I never been born, as I have neither comfort in my life, nor comfort in my work.