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The Price of Disobedience
Commentators like John Gill emphasize that this horrific scene was a direct consequence of King Zedekiah's refusal to heed God's warning through the prophet Jeremiah. Had he surrendered as instructed, his life and the lives of his sons would have been spared. This serves as a sobering reminder of the tangible and tragic costs of disobeying God's clear commands.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 39:4–10
18th Century
Theologian
Compare the marginal reference. The differences between the two accounts are slight.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 39:6
19th Century
Bishop
The sons of Zedekiah. —The history of Eastern monarchies presents us with many examples of this refinement of cru…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 39:6
16th Century
Theologian
It is probable that Nebuchadnezzar continued in that pleasant city while Jerusalem was attacked, for he would not endure the weariness of a long si…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 39:6
17th Century
Pastor
Then the king of Babylon slew the sons of Zedekiah in Riblah
before his eyes
Not with…
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…