Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 22:18

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 22:18

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 22:18

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"Therefore thus saith Jehovah concerning Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah: they shall not lament for him, [saying], Ah my brother! or, Ah sister! They shall not lament for him, [saying] Ah lord! or, Ah his glory!" — Jeremiah 22:18 (ASV)

Boldly by name, the judgment is fully pronounced upon Jehoiakim. Dreaded by all around him, he will soon lie an unheeded corpse, with no one to lament. No loving relative will wail for him as is customary when a brother or sister is carried to the grave; nor will he have the respect of his subjects: no cries of "Ah Lord!" or "Ah his glory!"