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But when Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the captains of the forces who were with him, heard of all the evil that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah had done,
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Wickedness is Short-Lived
Commentators emphasize that this verse marks the turning point where Ishmael's evil plan begins to unravel. Matthew Henry notes that 'the success of wickedness must be short.' Though Ishmael acted with secrecy and violence, his deeds were quickly exposed, and a force rose up to oppose him. This serves as a reminder that God's justice ensures that evil plans will not ultimately prosper.
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Jeremiah
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16th Century
Protestant
Here the Prophet informs us that Ishmael did not attain his wishes, for he had resolved to sell, as it were, the people to the king of Ammon, but h…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But when Johanan the son of Kareah The same that is mentioned (Jeremiah 40:8Jeremiah 40:13[Refere…
Presbyterian
The success of wickedness must be short, and none can prosper who harden their hearts against God. And those justly lose comfort in real fears, who…
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13th Century
Catholic
1. Here, he speaks of the taking of captives.
The taking of those who remained is described: the remnant, b…
