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Surely at the commandment of Yahweh came this on Judah, to remove them out of his sight, for the sins of Manasseh, according to all that he did,
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God's Sovereign Judgment
The commentaries unanimously affirm that Judah's downfall was not a mere political accident but a direct fulfillment of God's command. Scholars describe it as a "sure and certain decree," highlighting that God actively orchestrated the events to carry out His judgment. This verse powerfully illustrates God's ultimate control over the affairs of nations.
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19th Century
Anglican
Surely at the commandment. —Literally, Only (that is, upon no other ground than) upon the mouth (that is, at the…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Surely at the commandment of the Lord came this upon Judah, to remove them out of his sight
Presbyterian
If Jehoiakim had served the Lord, he would not have been servant to Nebuchadnezzar. If he had been content with his servitude, and true to his word…
