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Then they took the king, and carried him up to the king of Babylon to Riblah in the land of Hamath; and he gave judgment on him.

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The Inevitability of Judgment

Matthew Henry's commentary highlights that King Zedekiah's capture, despite his attempt to flee, illustrates a profound spiritual truth: there is no escaping the judgments of God. This event serves as a solemn reminder that sin has consequences that will eventually overtake a person, making repentance a wiser course than flight.

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Jeremiah

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jeremiah 52:9

19th Century

Bishop

To Riblah in the land of Hamath. —The descriptive words are omitted in 2 Kings 25:6. (See Note on Jeremiah 39:5.)

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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

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THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH

John Gill

John Gill

On Jeremiah 52:9

17th Century

Pastor

Then they took the king
King Zedekiah, being left alone, excepting some few with him: and carried him up…

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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 …