John Gill Commentary Jeremiah 26:17

"Then rose up certain of the elders of the land, and spake to all the assembly of the people, saying," — Jeremiah 26:17 (ASV)

Then rose up certain of the elders of the land

The same with the princes; some of the court, who rose up as advocates for the prophet: and spoke to all the assembly of the people:

to justify the vote of the court, and to confirm the people in a good opinion of it, by giving them examples and instances of the like kind: saying;

as follows: