And after all that, says the Lord, I will hand over King Zedekiah, his staff, and everyone else in the city who survives the disease, war, and famine. I will hand them over to King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon and to their other enemies. He will slaughter them and show them no mercy, pity, or compassion.’
Commentaries
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He shall smite them with the edge of the sword. —The words were bold words for the prophet to utter while the king was st…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
Jeremiah continues with the same message: that God had resolved to destroy Jerusalem and the people, at least for a time. But he points out here wh…
John Gill
JohnGill
And afterwards, says the Lord God
After there should be so great a mortality among men and beasts: I wil…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
When the siege had begun, Zedekiah sent to ask Jeremiah concerning the event. In times of distress and danger, people often seek those to counsel a…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
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First, he addresses the manner of the assault: With a strong hand, and an outstretched arm, and with fury poured out I will rule over…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott