Have estranged this place - They have not recognized the sanctity of this place, but have treated it as a strange place, by worshipping in …

Have estranged this place. — i.e., have alienated it from Jehovah its true Lord, and given it to a strange god. The words…

The reason is given why God would deal so severely with that place. We indeed know that hypocrites are always ready with their answer; as soon as G…

Because they have forsaken me; My worship, as the Targum; they had apostatized from God, relinquished his service, neglec…

The prophet must give notice of ruin coming upon Judah and Jerusalem. Both rulers and ruled must attend to it. That place which holiness made the j…

Here, the full punishment is threatened.

1. First, he gives the place of the preaching: to the valley of the sons of Hinnom, whic…