This embassy is not to be confused with that (Jeremiah 21:1) which took place when Nebuchadnezzar was just marching upon Jerusalem; thi…

And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal ... — The time and, probably, the occasion of the mission is given in Jeremiah 37:5. The Chalde…

Jeremiah had briefly explained the state of the city and the land: although they had already been severely chastised by God’s scourges, they still …

And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest. That is, Zephaniah…

Many people witness the fatal effects of other people's sins, yet heedlessly step into their places and follow the same destructive course.

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This section shows the counter-response, which results from the persecution of the prophet. The commentary is divided into two parts:

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