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Choosing Solidarity Over Comfort
Commentators agree that Jeremiah made a deliberate and difficult choice. Instead of accepting a comfortable life of honor in Babylon, he chose to remain in his devastated homeland to "suffer affliction with the people of God" (Gill). This act demonstrates a profound commitment to his people over personal comfort and security.
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Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 40:6
19th Century
Bishop
To Mizpah. —The name, which signifies “watchtower” (Genesis 31:49), was naturally not uncommon. Of the six or seven ci…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 40:6
16th Century
Theologian
This shows us the Prophet's firmness, in that he did not hesitate to reject what Nebuzaradan kindly offered him, even though he might have committe…
John Gill
On Jeremiah 40:6
17th Century
Pastor
Then went Jeremiah to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam to Mizpah ,
&c.] A city in the tribe of Benjamin, not far from Rama…
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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…