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God's Purpose in the Delay
Commentators unanimously agree that the ten-day delay was intentional. It served to authenticate the message as being from God, not just Jeremiah's opinion. It also gave the prophecy more weight and allowed the people's initial panic to subside, showing that God's timing, even when slow, is purposeful.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 42:7
18th Century
Theologian
After ten days - On previous occasions Jeremiah when consulted answered at once (Jeremiah 21:3). The present delay () was probab…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 42:7
19th Century
Bishop
After ten days. — The interval is significant, as indicating that the prophet would not give an answer of his own on the spur of t…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 42:7–10
16th Century
Theologian
Here Jeremiah declares what answer he received from God, and he delivered it in God's name to the leaders of the forces and to the whole people. Th…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 42:7
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the Lord
came to Jeremiah .
] Ab…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 42:7–22
17th Century
Minister
If we wish to know the Lord's mind in doubtful cases, we must wait as well as pray. God is always ready to return in mercy to those he has afflicte…