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God Fights Against His People
Commentators stress that God is not merely withdrawing His protection; He is actively fighting against Judah. He declares, "I will turn back the weapons of war," meaning He will render their defenses completely useless. God Himself will gather the besieging Babylonian army from outside the walls and bring them into the very heart of Jerusalem, orchestrating the victory of Israel's enemies.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 21:4
18th Century
Theologian
Without the walls — These words are to be joined to 'with which you fight.'
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 21:4
19th Century
Bishop
Behold, I will turn back ... —Jeremiah’s answer is very different from what they looked for, and had eve…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 21:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah relates how he received the king’s messengers. These messengers sought from him an answer: whether he could bring any comfort in a state o…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 21:4
17th Century
Pastor
Thus says the Lord God of Israel Who had been, still was, and would be, Israel's God, even the God of such who are Israel…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 21:1–10
17th Century
Minister
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…