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Say, Hear the word of Yahweh, king of Judah, who sits on the throne of David, you, and your servants, and your people who enter in by these gates.

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A Message for All Levels of Society

Commentators explain that the message was for the king, his officials, and all the people. By addressing the leadership first, the prophet emphasized the seriousness of the warning. It shows that God's word and standards of justice apply to everyone, from the highest ruler down to the common citizen.

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Jeremiah

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 22:2

19th Century

Bishop

That sittest upon the throne of David. —The words obviously imply that the message was delivered to the king as he sat in…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 22:1–3

16th Century

Theologian

The Prophet is again commanded to reprove the king and his counselors; but the exhortation is at the same time extended to the whole people. It was…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 22:2

17th Century

Pastor

And say, hear the word of the Lord, O king of Judah O Jehoiakim king of Judah, hear the word of the King of kings; listen…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 22:1–9

17th Century

Minister

The king of Judah is spoken to, as sitting upon the throne of David, the man after God's own heart. Let him follow his example, that he may have th…