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God's Sovereign Protection
Commentators emphasize that God moved the heart of a pagan king, Nebuchadnezzar, to issue a specific command to protect Jeremiah. John Calvin calls this God's "paternal care," showing that God can use anyone, even powerful foreign rulers, to fulfill His purposes and ensure the safety of His servants.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 39:11
19th Century
Bishop
Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon... — It is clear that Nebuchadrezzar had been well informed of the part Jeremiah had taken from fir…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 39:11–12
16th Century
Theologian
The Prophet now describes the paternal care of God, which he had experienced in the preservation of his life and safety. The innocent, we know, are…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 39:11
17th Century
Pastor
Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning
Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the gua…
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Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 39:11–14
17th Century
Minister
The servants of God alone are prepared for all events; and they are delivered and comforted, while the wicked suffer. They often meet with more kin…