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Compassion in the Details
Commentators highlight that Ebed-melech's use of rags was an act of profound tenderness. Jeremiah was likely so emaciated from his ordeal in the cistern that bare ropes would have severely injured him. As scholar Charles Ellicott explains, the rags served as improvised cushions for his armpits, demonstrating a thoughtful care that went beyond the basic act of rescue.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 38:11
18th Century
Theologian
Old cast clouts ... - Rags of torn garments and rags of worn-out garments.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 38:11
19th Century
Bishop
Under the treasury ... —This was obviously what we would call the “lumber-room” of the palace. Nothing could show the acuteness of…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 38:11
16th Century
Theologian
Here Jeremiah continues with the account of his deliverance. The courage of Ebedmelech should always be noticed by us, for he went immediately to t…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 38:11
17th Century
Pastor
So Ebedmelech took the men with him The thirty men, as the king ordered: as soon as ever he had got the grant, he immedia…
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 …