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The Unfit Remnant Identified
Commentators unanimously identify the symbolic "bad figs" as King Zedekiah, his princes, the people who remained in Judah, and those who had fled to Egypt for safety. This group, considered corrupt and rebellious, was marked for judgment, not blessing.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 24:4–10
18th Century
Theologian
The complete fulfillment of this prophecy belongs to the Christian Church. There is a close analogy between Jeremiah at the first destruction of Je…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 24:8
19th Century
Bishop
And them that dwell in the land of Egypt.— These were, in fact, those who had been carried into captivity with Jehoahaz b…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 24:8
16th Century
Theologian
God, after having promised to deal kindly with the captives, now declares that He would execute heavier punishment on King Zedekiah and all the peo…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 24:8
17th Century
Pastor
And as the evil figs, which cannot be eaten, they are so evil, &c.] Here follows an explication of the evil figs, and an …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 24:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Good and bad figs represent the Jews in captivity, and those who remain in their own land.
The prophet saw two baskets of figs set before the…