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A Strategic Pause, Not Fear
Commentators clarify that the Chaldean army did not retreat from Jerusalem out of fear. Instead, they made a strategic withdrawal to confront the approaching Egyptian army. This temporary lifting of the siege created a brief window of opportunity for people to travel in and out of the city, setting the stage for the events that followed for Jeremiah.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 37:11
18th Century
Theologian
Was broken up for fear of - Or, "had led them out from." It was simply a strategic movement.
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 37:11–14
16th Century
Theologian
Here Jeremiah tells us how, and on what occasion, he was cast into prison. He had said shortly before that he was in the middle of the people, or a…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 37:11
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans were
broken up from Jerusalem
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 37:11–21
17th Century
Minister
There are times when it is the wisdom of good men to retire, to enter into their chambers, and to shut the doors (Isaiah 26:20). Jeremi…