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Now while he was not yet gone back, Go back then, [said he], to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, whom the king of Babylon has made governor over the cities of Judah, and dwell with him among the people; or go wherever it seems right to you to go. So the captain of the guard gave him victuals and a present, and let him go.
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God's Unexpected Provision
Commentators highlight the remarkable kindness of the pagan captain, Nebuzaradan. He not only frees Jeremiah but also gives him food, a gift, and sound advice for his safety. Scholars like Calvin see this as a divine lesson: God can use anyone, even a conqueror, to provide for and honor His faithful servants, especially when they have been rejected by their own people.
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 40:5
18th Century
Theologian
Now while he had not yet gone back - Most modern commentators render, “And as he still answered nothing, Return then, he said, to Gedaliah..…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 40:5
19th Century
Bishop
Go back also to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam. —The captain of the guard seems to have felt, on second thoughts, possibly after hearing the p…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 40:5
16th Century
Theologian
Jeremiah continues his account, stating that Nebuzaradan dealt generously with him and permitted him to go wherever he wished. We therefore conclud…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 40:5
17th Century
Pastor
Now while he was not yet gone back, [he said], go back also to Gedaliah
These words, by different versions, are ma…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 40:1–6
17th Century
Minister
The captain of the guard seems to exult that he had been God's instrument to fulfill what Jeremiah had been God's messenger to foretell. Many can s…