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The Sacred Table Betrayed
Commentators stress the profound wickedness of Ishmael's act. He came under the guise of friendship and shared a meal with Gedaliah, a sacred act of hospitality. John Calvin notes that even pagans considered violating such trust a terrible crime. This event serves as a stark reminder of the depths of human treachery and how evil can disguise itself with gestures of peace.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 41:1
18th Century
Theologian
The seventh month – Gedaliah’s government lasted less than two months.
Even – Rather, and. Ishmael was probably descended from…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 41:1
19th Century
Bishop
It came to pass in the seventh month. —It stands to reason that the visit was intended to be one of courtesy and recognition. The remainin…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 41:1–3
16th Century
Theologian
It was a detestable cruelty and barbarity for Ishmael to kill Gedaliah, who entertained him and whom he found to have a fatherly regard for him. Pa…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 41:1
17th Century
Pastor
Now it came to pass in the seventh month
The month Tisri, which answers to part of our September, and part of October; accordin…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 41:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Those who hate the worshipers of God often put on the appearance of piety so that they may more easily hurt them. As death often meets people where…