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A Legitimate Journey
Commentators agree that Jeremiah had a legitimate, practical reason for leaving Jerusalem. As a priest from Anathoth, he had a right to property there. With the siege temporarily lifted, he went to claim his share of the land's produce. Scholars note this was a public, understandable action, not a secret escape.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 37:12
18th Century
Theologian
To separate himself from there ... - To receive a share from there. When the siege was temporarily raised, the first object would be food, …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 37:12
19th Century
Bishop
Then Jeremiah went out of Jerusalem... —The prophet’s motive in leaving the city may well have been his fear that the answer he had sent w…
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…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 37:12
17th Century
Pastor
Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem
At least he attempted to do so, taking the opportunity of the siege of the…
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…