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A Chapter Out of Time
Commentators unanimously note that this chapter is chronologically out of place. It's a flashback that occurs during the events of Jeremiah 36, specifically in the fourth year of King Jehoiakim. Understanding this context is crucial, as this prophecy to Baruch was given right after he wrote the dangerous scroll that the king would later burn.
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Jeremiah
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Albert Barnes
On Jeremiah 45:1
18th Century
Theologian
These words—that is, the words of Jehoiakim’s scroll.
Charles Ellicott
On Jeremiah 45:1–5
19th Century
Bishop
The word that Jeremiah the prophet spake unto Baruch ... — The chapter is obviously misplaced as far as chronological ord…
John Calvin
On Jeremiah 45:1–5
16th Century
Theologian
We have said that prophetic books were not written by their authors in the order in which they are now read. But when a Prophet had preached, and c…
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John Gill
On Jeremiah 45:1
17th Century
Pastor
The word that Jeremiah the prophet spoke unto Baruch the son of
Neriah
Who was his am…
Matthew Henry
On Jeremiah 45:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Baruch was employed in writing Jeremiah's prophecies and reading them (see Jeremiah 36), and was threatened for it by the king. Young beginners in …