As the exile was God’s doing for their good, they were to make the best of their position and acquire wealth and influence; whereas if they were al…

And seek the peace of the city ... — This was, we may believe, the hardest command of all. To refrain from all curses and imprecations, ev…

Jeremiah goes still further, even saying that the Jews had been led to Babylon on the condition of rendering willing obedience to the authority of …

And seek the peace of the city The prosperity and happiness of Babylon, or any other city in Chaldea, where they were pla…

The written word of God is as truly given by inspiration of God as His spoken word. The zealous servant of the Lord will use every means to benefit…

1. Here, he refutes the false consolations of the prophets who were consoling the captives in Babylonia.

1. He refutes their false…