Elnathan - Possibly the king’s father-in-law (2 Kings 24:8).

And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt. —It will be remembered that the king had been appointed by Pharaoh-necho, and…

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

And Jehoiakim sent men into Egypt
To seek for him; and to require the delivery of him upon being found: …

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…