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An Uncertain Messenger
Commentators are uncertain about Micaiah's motives. Some, like Charles Ellicott, suggest he was part of a friendly, pre-arranged plan to bring God's word before the royal court. John Calvin, however, notes he could have been a malicious informer. This ambiguity reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of their personal intentions, to accomplish His sovereign will.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 36:11
18th Century
Theologian
Probably as his father had lent Jeremiah the hall, Michaiah had been commanded to bring Gemariah (Jeremiah 36:12) news, as soon as the …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 36:11
19th Century
Bishop
When Michaiah the son of Gemariah ...— Gemariah himself was, as we find in the next verse, not one of the listeners, but took his …
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 36:11–13
16th Century
Theologian
It is not known with what purpose this Michaiah came to the princes and the king’s counselors; he may have been an informer, who intended to create…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 36:11
17th Century
Pastor
When Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan Who was present when Baruch read in the roll to the people in his fa…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 36:9–19
17th Century
Minister
Shows of piety and devotion may be found even among those who, though they keep up forms of godliness, are strangers and enemies to its power.
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