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The Scapegoat Tactic
Commentators explain that when the leaders couldn't refute Jeremiah's message, they resorted to scapegoating. They accused his faithful assistant, Baruch, of manipulating the prophet for treacherous purposes. This reveals a common human tendency: when people are determined to disobey God, they often invent false motives to discredit His messengers rather than confront their own sin.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 43:1–3
18th Century
Theologian
These captains belonged to the party who had all along resisted Jeremiah’s counsel and had led Zedekiah astray. Now, however, that events had prove…
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 43:3
19th Century
Bishop
Baruch the son of Neriah setteth thee on against us. —This was the solution that occurred to the suspicions of the grumbl…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 43:1–3
16th Century
Theologian
Here the Prophet continues with the remaining part of the narrative. He says that the whole people obstinately persevered in their wicked …
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 43:3
17th Century
Pastor
But Baruch the son of Neriah sets thee on against us
First they charge the prophet with a lie, and deny his mission …
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 43:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Only by pride does contention come, both with God and humankind. They preferred their own wisdom to the revealed will of God. People deny that the …