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Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the scroll; but he would not hear them.
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Courage Amidst Cowardice
Commentators highlight the exceptional courage of Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah. While other officials were silent, likely intimidated by the king, these three risked royal displeasure to intercede for God's word. John Calvin notes this is a rare example of speaking truth to power, a model for believers in any era.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
It is remarkable to find Elnathan interceding for Jeremiah after the office he had discharged toward Urijah (Jeremiah 26:22).
19th Century
Anglican
Yet they were not afraid, nor rent their garments ... —If we suppose that the “servants” are identical with the princes, …
16th Century
Protestant
The Prophet heightens the king's wickedness by this circumstance: three men opposed him, even though by doing so they subjected themselves to great…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Nevertheless, Elnathan, and Delaiah, and Gemariah Three of the five princes mentioned in (Jeremiah 36:12);
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
This section describes the destruction of the scroll, and regarding this, there are two points to consider:
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