Deu 28:56 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 56 The tender and delicate woman - This was literally fulfilled when Jerusalem was besieged by the Romans; a woman named Mary, of a noble family, driven to distraction by famine, boiled and ate her own child! See a similar case (note); and (note).

Deuteronomy 28:56

Verse 56

The tender and delicate woman - This was literally fulfilled when Jerusalem was besieged by the Romans; a woman named Mary, of a noble family, driven to distraction by famine, boiled and ate her own child! See a similar case 2Kgs 6:29 (note); and Lev 26:29 (note).