I shall hand them over to those who are seeking their lives, that is, to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon and to his officers. Afterward, however, it will be inhabited as in the days of old,” declares the Lord.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Afterward ... - The invasion of Nebuchadnezzar is to be a passing calamity, the severity of which will be felt chiefly by the Jews, but no s…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Afterward it shall be inhabited, as in the days ... —As in the earlier utterance of Isaiah (Isaiah 19:21–25) …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Jeremiah pursues the same subject and continues to speak in God’s name, that he might more powerfully impress minds otherwise slow; I will give…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their
lives
Into the hands o…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Those who encroached on others, shall now themselves be encroached upon. Egypt is now like a very fair heifer, not accustomed to the yoke of subjec…