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Panic in the Palace & Pulpit
Commentators explain that the coming judgment will cause a complete collapse of Judah's leadership. The 'heart' of the king and princes perishing means they will lose all wisdom, courage, and ability to lead. The priests and prophets will be equally stunned and helpless, depicting a society-wide panic where no human leader can offer a solution.
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Jeremiah
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 4:9
19th Century
Bishop
The heart of the king shall perish. —The heart, as representing the mind generally. Judgment and wisdom were to give way to panic and fear…
Charles Spurgeon
On Jeremiah 4:8–9
19th Century
Preacher
Universal fear would take hold of them. If they would not rightly fear the Lord and turn to Him, the time would come when, without exception, the g…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 4:9
16th Century
Theologian
Although their power was greatly diminished, the royal dignity still continued with the Jews. Relying on this distinction, they hoped for sufficien…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 4:9
17th Century
Pastor
And it shall come to pass at that day, says the Lord When Nebuchadnezzar should be come up from Babylon into the land of …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 4:5–18
17th Century
Minister
The fierce conqueror of the neighboring nations was to make Judah desolate. The prophet was afflicted to see the people lulled into security by fal…