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When Micaiah the son of Gemariah, the son of Shaphan, had heard out of the book all the words of Yahweh,
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
Probably as his father had lent Jeremiah the hall, Michaiah had been commanded to bring Gemariah (Jeremiah 36:12) news, as soon as the …
19th Century
Anglican
When Michaiah the son of Gemariah ...— Gemariah himself was, as we find in the next verse, not one of the listeners, but took his …
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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.
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the declaration to the princes is given.
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