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All real power was in their hands, and as they affirmed that Jeremiah’s death was a matter of necessity, the king did not dare refuse it to them.
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
Zedekiah no doubt knew that wrong was done to the holy Prophet; for though he wished him to remain as he was, yet he knew that the Prophet had not …
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
Then Zedekiah the king said, behold, he [is] in your hand In your power, to do with him as you please. This is either a g…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
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 …
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
This section shows the persecution of the prophet because of his true prediction, and it is divided into three parts.
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First, he gi…
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes