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And now hear, I pray thee, O my lord the king: let my supplication, I pray thee, be presented before thee, that thou cause me not to return to the house of Jonathan the scribe, lest I die there.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

That you cause me not to return to the house of Jonathan the scribe ... —The petition shows the cruelty with which the pr…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

This verse shows that Jeremiah was not lacking human feelings, for he, like other men, feared death. Yet he could so control himself that no fear m…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Therefore hear now, I pray you, O my lord the king When the prophet spoke in the name of the Lord, and the words of the L…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

There are times when it is the wisdom of good men to retire, to enter into their chambers, and to shut the doors (Isaiah 26:20). Jeremi…

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