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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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19th Century
Anglican
That sittest upon the throne of David. —The words obviously imply that the message was delivered to the king as he sat in…
16th Century
Protestant
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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Presbyterian
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…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, he makes a threat against the kings, according to which they are to be punished in their own person. Concerning this, he makes thre…
