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Unified Opposition to God's Word
Commentators note that King Jehoiakim, his military commanders ("mighty men"), and his civil officials ("princes") were all united in their desire to kill Uriah. This demonstrates a complete and systemic rejection of God's prophetic word by the entire ruling establishment, not just an isolated king.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 26:21
18th Century
Theologian
His mighty men - The commanders of his army; the princes are the civil officers.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 26:21
19th Century
Bishop
And when Jehoiakim the king ... — The fact that the princes of Judah, who defended Jeremiah, were against Urijah, suggests the inference e…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 26:20–23
16th Century
Theologian
Another example is brought forward, partly different, and partly alike—different regarding the king, similar regarding a Prophet. Uriah, mentioned …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 26:21
17th Century
Pastor
And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men Either his courtiers, or his soldiers, or both: and all …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 26:16–24
17th Century
Minister
When secure sinners are threatened with the taking away of the Spirit of God and the kingdom of God, this is warranted by the word of God.
He…