Jeremiah 35:1

THE WORD, &C.— What is related in this chapter happened long before that which is mentioned in the preceding Chapter s. Nebuchadnezzar besieged Jerusalem twice in the reign of Jehoiakim: the first time in the fourth year of this prince's reign, and the second three or four years after. It is most pr... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 35:2

GO UNTO THE HOUSE OF THE RECHABITES— Several learned men are of opinion, that the Jonadab mentioned in this chapter was not the same with him who is mentioned Exodus 10:15 for they think it is not likely that a man addicted to so quiet and retired a life as he instituted, would have come to meet Jeh... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 35:4

A MAN OF GOD— That is, _a prophet._ See 2 Kings 4:7. Instead of, _The chamber of the princes,_ Houbigant reads, _The chamber of the singers._... [ Continue Reading ]

Jeremiah 35:19

JONADAB—SHALL NOT WANT A MAN— See chap. Jeremiah 33:17. "When the main body of the Jewish nation are dispersed in their captivities, some of this family shall remain to attend on my service, and enjoy the privileges of worshipping in my temple at Jerusalem." The phrase _for ever_ is often used in a... [ Continue Reading ]

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