Thus says Yahweh, Behold, I will bring evil on this place, and on the inhabitants of it, even all the words of the book which the king of Judah has read.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

All the words of the book - The “words” intended here are undoubtedly the threats of the Law, particularly those of Leviticus 26:16-39 and D…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I will bring evil upon ... —Literally, I am about to bring evil to ... Instead of to, the Septuagint, Vulgate, …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Thus says the Lord, behold, I will bring evil upon this
place, and upon the inhabitants of it

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…

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