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Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators like Calvin and Gill emphasize that this scene is the direct fulfillment of Jeremiah's prophecies (e.g., Jer. 1:15). The sight of Babylonian princes setting up their command in a main gate of Jerusalem was a stark, undeniable confirmation that God's warnings about judgment were true. It serves as a powerful reminder that God's word, whether of promise or of warning, will surely come to pass.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 39:3
18th Century
Theologian
These princes were four:
- Nergal, Sharezer, that is, Nirgal-sar-usur (May Nergal protect the king);
- Samgar-Nebo (Be gracious, …
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 39:3
19th Century
Bishop
In the middle gate. —The term indicates a position in the line of walls between the citadel of Zion—the “upper city” of Josephus (…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 39:3–4
16th Century
Theologian
It is proved here that the prophecy of Jeremiah was fulfilled, so that it became really evident that he had not spoken rashly, but from the mouth o…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 39:3
17th Century
Pastor
And all the princes of the king of Babylon came in
Into the city: a breach being made in the walls to take possessio…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 39:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Jerusalem was so strong, that the inhabitants believed the enemy could never enter it. But sin provoked God to withdraw his protection, and then it…