Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 26:21

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 26:21

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Jeremiah 26:21

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"and when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty-men, and all the princes, heard his words, the king sought to put him to death; but when Uriah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and went into Egypt:" — Jeremiah 26:21 (ASV)

His mighty men - The commanders of his army; the princes are the civil officers.