Hammelech - Either a proper name or a prince of the blood royal (see the margin; Jeremiah 38:6; 1 Kings 22:26).

But the king commanded Jerahmeel ... —Instead of the son of Hammelech, we have to read, if we take the usual mea…

This passage describes the king's madness, which was so great that he vented his rage against the Prophet and his scribe. He undoubtedly chose thos…

But the king commanded Jerahmeel the son of Hammelech
Or, "the king's son", as the Targum; though it rather seems to…

Those who despise the word of God will soon show, as this king did, that they hate it; and, like him, they would wish it destroyed. See what enmity…

Here, the persecution of the authors is described:

1. The wicked command: to seize.
2. The help of God: but the…