Jeremiah 40 - Introduction
* Jeremiah is directed to go to Gedaliah. (1-6) A conspiracy against Gedaliah. (7-16)... [ Continue Reading ]
* Jeremiah is directed to go to Gedaliah. (1-6) A conspiracy against Gedaliah. (7-16)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-6 The captain of the guard seems to glory that he had been God's instrument to fulfil, what Jeremiah had been God's messenger to foretell. Many can see God's justice and truth with regard to others, who are heedless and blind as to themselves and their own sins. But, sooner or later, all men shall... [ Continue Reading ]
7-16 Jeremiah had never in his prophecies spoken of any good days for the Jews, to come immediately after the captivity; yet Providence seemed to encourage such an expectation. But how soon is this hopeful prospect blighted! When God begins a judgment, he will complete it. While pride, ambition, or... [ Continue Reading ]