because of the Chalde'ans; for they were afraid of them, because Ish'mael the son of Nethani'ah had slain Gedali'ah the son of Ahi'kam, whom the king of Babylon had made governor over the land.

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John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet now shows that though some kind of virtue appeared in John the son of Kareah, he was not yet of a right mind. He was an energetic and a…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Because of the Chaldeans Which clause some think should have been joined to (Jeremiah 41:17) . This is a reas…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The success of wickedness must be short, and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God. And those justly lose comfort in real fears, who…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

1. Here, he speaks of the taking of captives.

  1. The taking of those who remained is described: the remnant, b…

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