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The Courage of One
Commentators emphasize that Ahikam's intervention was not easy. It required great courage and effort to stand against the fury of the people and the religious leaders. This serves as a powerful example that one person, acting boldly for God's cause, can make a life-or-death difference, even when facing intense opposition.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 26:24
18th Century
Theologian
Ahikam - See the marginal reference. His son Gemariah lent Jeremiah his room for the public reading of Jehoiakim’s scroll, and another son G…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 26:24
19th Century
Bishop
Nevertheless the hand of Ahikam ... — The family to whom the prophet’s protector belonged played a conspicuous part in th…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 26:24
16th Century
Theologian
There is an adversative particle here, and not without reason, for the contention is pointed out which had raged so fiercely that it became difficu…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 26:24
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless, the hand of Ahikam the son of Shaphan was with
Jeremiah
Though this ins…
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…