His mighty men - The commanders of his army; the princes are the civil officers.

And when Jehoiakim the king ... — The fact that the princes of Judah, who defended Jeremiah, were against Urijah, suggests the inference e…

Another example is brought forward, partly different, and partly alike—different regarding the king, similar regarding a Prophet. Uriah, mentioned …

And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men Either his courtiers, or his soldiers, or both: and all …

When secure sinners are threatened with the taking away of the Spirit of God and the kingdom of God, this is warranted by the word of God.

He…

1. This section describes the calming of the people’s fury against Jeremiah by the words of the elders.

   First, they present th…