Bible Commentary

Woe unto him that buildeth his house by unrighteousness, and his chambers by wrong; [that] useth his neighbor’s service without wages, and giveth him not for his work; 13. that buildeth his house by unrighteousness ] Jehoiakim, as though it were not enough to involve the land in a heavy tribute to the king of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:13”

But he shall die in the place whither they have led him captive, and shall see this land no more. So as he returned no more to see his native country, as is there said. But others think this Shallum was Josiahs fourth son, that Johanan died before his father, and the people made Shallum … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:12”

For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more: 11. Shallum ] See lntr. p. xiv. Shallum was probably the name which he bore before his accession. Other hypotheses … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:11”

Weep ye not for the dead, neither bemoan him: [but] weep sore for him that goeth away: for he shall return no more, nor see his native country. 10 12. See introd. summary to section. After Josiah’s death at the battle of Megiddo (b.c. 608), Jehoahaz, though not the eldest son (see Intr. pp. xiv. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:10”

Then they shall answer, Because they have forsaken the covenant of the LORD their God, and worshiped other gods, and served them. Some shall answer them, or they shall answer one another, Surely it is because they have broken the Divine law, which the Israelites made a covenant, Exo 19:8; 24:3,7; Deu 5:27, upon which … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:9”

And many nations shall pass by this city, and they shall say every man to his neighbor, Wherefore hath the LORD done thus unto this great city? Verse 8. Many nations shall pass] These words seem borrowed from De 29:22, &c. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible According to Gods threatenings, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:8”

And I will prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his weapons: and they shall cut down thy choice cedars, and cast [them] into the fire. 7. prepare ] lit. as mg. sanctify. See on Jer 6:4, and cp. Isa 13:3. thy choice cedars ] the chief men of the State. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:7”

For thus saith the LORD unto the king’s house of Judah; Thou [art] Gilead unto me, [and] the head of Lebanon: [yet] surely I will make thee a wilderness, [and] cities [which] are not inhabited. 6. concerning ] if there is any preference, better as mg. unto. Gilead unto me, and the head of Lebanon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:6”

But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation. 5. I swear by myself ] For comment on this as the most solemn and binding form of oath, see Heb 6:13-18. The form is repeated in Jer 49:13, and occurs besides in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:5”

For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people. 4. Cp. Jer 17:25. upon the throne of David ] lit. as mg. for David upon his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Jeremiah 22:4”