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But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king, and overtook Zedekiah in the plains of Jericho; and all his army was scattered from him.

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No Escape from Judgment

Matthew Henry highlights that King Zedekiah's attempt to flee was in vain, illustrating the biblical principle that no one can escape the judgments of God. His capture shows that divine consequences for sin will eventually overtake a person, regardless of where they try to run or hide.

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Jeremiah

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Jeremiah 52:1–34

16th Century

Theologian

Laus Deo

Commentary on Lamentations

Calvin's Preface

LECTURES OF JOHN CALVIN

ON

THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 52:8

17th Century

Pastor

But the army of the Chaldeans pursued after the king
Not finding him in his palace, and being informed of his flight…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jeremiah 52:1–11

17th Century

Minister

This fruit of sin we should pray against above anything; Cast me not away from thy presence (Psalms 51:11). None are cast out …