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An Unlikely Hero
Commentators emphasize that Jeremiah's rescuer, Ebed-melech, was an Ethiopian foreigner and a eunuch. John Calvin compares him to the Good Samaritan, highlighting the stark contrast between his courageous faith and the cowardice of God's own people, the princes of Judah. This shows that God often uses unexpected people from the margins to accomplish His will and shame the powerful.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 38:7
18th Century
Theologian
Ebed-melech - that is, the king’s slave. By “Ethiopian” or Cushite is meant the Cushite of Africa, or negro. It seems (compare [Reference 2 …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 38:7
19th Century
Bishop
Ebed-melech the Ethiopian.— The name signifies “servant of the king,” but the absence of the article in the Hebrew makes it probab…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 38:7–9
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah relates here how he was delivered from death, for he could not have lived long in the mire; partly because he would have died from lack, a…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 38:7
17th Century
Pastor
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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 …