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The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah the son of Neriah, the son of Mahseiah, when he went with Zedekiah the king of Judah to Babylon in the fourth year of his reign. Now Seraiah was chief chamberlain.
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The Courage of a 'Quiet Prince'
Commentators highlight that Seraiah, the brother of Jeremiah's scribe Baruch, was entrusted with this dangerous mission. While some scholars believe his title 'quiet prince' refers to an official role like a quartermaster, others, like John Calvin, argue it describes his meek and gentle character. This humble spirit enabled him to obey God's prophet, risking his life to carry a message of Babylon's doom while on a diplomatic mission to its very king.
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Jeremiah
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18th Century
Presbyterian
This is a historical appendix. In his fourth year, Zedekiah journeyed to Babylon, either to obtain some favor from Nebuchadnezzar or because he was…
19th Century
Anglican
Seraiah the son of Neriah. —The great prophecy has reached its close, and the remainder of the chapter is of the nature of an hist…
16th Century
Protestant
This is a remarkable sealing of all that we have until now found said concerning the destruction of Babylon. For the Prophet not only spoke and pro…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The word which Jeremiah the prophet commanded Seraiah This word is no other than the above prophecy concerning the destru…
This prophecy is sent to Babylon, to the captives there, by Seraiah, who is to read it to his countrymen in captivity. Let them with faith see the …
