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by the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, and Gemariah the son of Hilkiah, (whom Zedekiah king of Judah sent to Babylon to Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon,) saying,
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God's Trusted Messengers
Commentators note that the men chosen to carry Jeremiah's letter, Elasah and Gemariah, came from families known to be supporters of the prophet. This detail shows that God often works through reliable and well-positioned individuals to ensure His message is delivered safely and credibly to His people.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Elasah - Probably brother of Ahikam (Jeremiah 26:24), and therefore an acceptable person at the Chaldaean court. As Zedekiah had…
19th Century
Anglican
By the hand of Elasah ... —The names of the messengers are of some interest. Elasah, the son of Shaphan, was the brother …
16th Century
Protestant
This is the substance of the message, which the Prophet undoubtedly explained to them in detail; but here he only briefly touches on what he wrote …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
By the hand of Elasah the son of Shaphan, perhaps the brother of Ahikam, and of Jaazaniah, (Jeremiah 26:24) (…
The written word of God is as truly given by inspiration of God as His spoken word. The zealous servant of the Lord will use every means to benefit…
13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he refutes the false consolations of the prophets who were consoling the captives in Babylonia.
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