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However I sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Oh, don`t do this abominable thing that I hate.

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God's Earnest Pursuit

The phrase "rising up early and sending them" is a powerful metaphor. Commentators explain it illustrates God's diligent, constant, and fatherly care. Like a concerned parent waking early, God tirelessly sent prophet after prophet to warn His people. This wasn't a passive or distant warning, but an active, earnest, and loving pursuit to save them from their destructive path.

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Jeremiah

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jeremiah 44:4

18th Century

Theologian

Howbeit I sent - And I sent.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 44:4

19th Century

Bishop

Rising early and sending them ... —The prophet uses the same anthropomorphic language as previously (Jeremiah 7:25; [R…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 44:1–7

16th Century

Theologian

Jeremiah had already prophesied against the Jews who had taken refuge in Egypt, as though there would be for them in that rich and almost unassaila…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 44:4

17th Century

Pastor

However, I sent to you all my servants the prophets. As many as he raised up, and employed in the work and service of prophesying; and these were m…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 44:1–14

17th Century

Minister

God reminds the Jews of the sins that brought desolations upon Judah. It is fitting for us to warn people of the danger of sin with all seriousness…