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Influential Enemies
The four men who opposed Jeremiah were not ordinary citizens but powerful figures. Commentators identify them as princes and prime ministers of state. Their unified opposition shows that Jeremiah's message was being rejected at the highest levels of Judah's government, forming a hostile political party against him.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 38:1
18th Century
Theologian
Had spoken - Spoke; or, was speaking.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 38:1
19th Century
Bishop
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan ... — Of the four princes of Judah who are named here, Jucal or Jehucal has been mentio…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 38:1–4
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now shows that he was again dragged from the court of the prison to the inner part, which was dark, filthy, and like a grave. He states…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 38:1
17th Century
Pastor
Then Shephatiah the son of Mattan, and Gedaliah the son of Pashur. Of these two persons we nowhere else read. Some think …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 38:1–13
17th Century
Minister
Jeremiah went on in his plain preaching. The princes went on in their malice. It is common for wicked people to look upon God's faithful ministers …