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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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19th Century
Anglican
To Riblah in the land of Hamath. —The descriptive words are omitted in 2 Kings 25:6. (See Note on Jeremiah 39:5.)
16th Century
Protestant
Laus Deo
Commentary on Lamentations
Calvin's Preface
LECTURES OF JOHN CALVIN
ON
THE LAMENTATIONS OF JEREMIAH
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then they took the king King Zedekiah, being left alone, excepting some few with him: and carried him up…
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Presbyterian
This fruit of sin we should pray against above anything; Cast me not away from thy presence (Psalms 51:11). None are cast out …