You were sorry and humbled yourself before the Lord when you heard what I said against this city and its people—that this land would be cursed and become desolate. You tore your clothing in despair and wept before me in repentance. And I have indeed heard you, says the Lord.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

See the marginal references.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Tender. —See 1 Chronicles 29:1; 1 Chronicles 13:7; Deuteronomy 20:8.

You have hum…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Because thine heart was tender
Soft like wax, and susceptible of impressions; or was "moved", or "trembled", as the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The book of the law is read before the king. Those best honor their Bibles who study them, daily feed on that bread, and walk by that light. Convic…