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A Name Recorded for Infamy
Commentators note that Elnathan, the man sent to capture the prophet Urijah, was not just any official but the king's own father-in-law. His own father, Achbor, had been a righteous man under King Josiah. Scholars like Calvin and Gill suggest Elnathan's name is specifically recorded here to preserve his infamous role in persecuting God's messenger for all time.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 26:22
18th Century
Theologian
Elnathan - Possibly the king’s father-in-law (2 Kings 24:8).
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 26:22
19th Century
Bishop
And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt. —It will be remembered that the king had been appointed by Pharaoh-necho, and…
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 26:22
17th Century
Pastor
And Jehoiakim sent men into Egypt
To seek for him; and to require the delivery of him upon being found: …
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…