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So the king sent Jehudi to get the scroll; and he took it out of the chamber of Elishama the scribe. Jehudi read it in the ears of the king, and in the ears of all the princes who stood beside the king.
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Curiosity Without Submission
Commentators like John Calvin highlight King Jehoiakim's paradoxical behavior. He was curious enough to demand hearing God's word but had no intention of obeying it. This illustrates a dangerous spiritual state where one is drawn to the truth merely to satisfy curiosity, not to submit to God, ultimately leaving a person without excuse.
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Jeremiah
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19th Century
Anglican
So the king sent Jehudi ... — The prudence of the counselors was foiled by the king’s impatience. He was not satisfied with hearing a gene…
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet now relates that the princes went to the king, after first depositing the roll with Elishama the scribe. For as the king was easily off…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
So the king sent Jehudi to fetch the roll. The same person the princes sent to Baruch to come to them, and bring the roll…
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Presbyterian
Those who despise the word of God will soon show, as this king did, that they hate it; and, like him, they would wish it destroyed. See what enmity…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, the declaration to the king is given.
He speaks of the preparation of the declaration, as they propose to announce it:
