That walk to go down to Egypt - Hebrew, ‘Going in the descent to Egypt.’ That is, they do it by their ambassadors (Isaiah 30:4).…

To strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh. —Literally, the fortress of Pharaoh, used as the symbol of his kingd…

They walk that they may go down into Egypt. The reason why the Prophet condemns this “going down” has already been explained; but as their…

That walk to go down into Egypt
That walk out of their own land to go thither; who sent messengers thither to form a…

It was often the fault and folly of the Jews, that when troubled by their neighbors on one side, they sought help from others instead of looking up…

1. Woe to you, apostate children. In this section, the prophet i ues threats against those who despised the prophet Jeremiah…