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A Trial of Church and State
Commentators explain that the 'princes of Judah' were secular officials, not priests. They came from the king's palace to the Temple to formally investigate the uproar and judge the case against Jeremiah. This highlights a critical moment where civil government was called to intervene in a religious conflict, setting the stage for a legal trial rather than mob justice.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 26:10
18th Century
Theologian
The princes of Judah - The priests could scourge a man and so forth, but could not then try him for his life, as the Sanhedrin subsequently …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 26:10
19th Century
Bishop
When the princes of Judah heard these things ... —The princes do not appear to have been present when the words were spok…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 26:10
16th Century
Theologian
We have said that the princes were roused by a popular clamor; nor is there any doubt that the king had sent them to quell the commotion. It must b…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 26:10
17th Century
Pastor
When the princes of Judah heard these things
The tumult there was in the temple; these were the princes of the blo…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 26:7–15
17th Century
Minister
The priests and prophets charged Jeremiah as deserving death, and bore false witness against him. The elders of Israel came to inquire into this ma…