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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Jeremiah 40 - Introduction

Jeremiah, being set free by Nebuzar-adan, goeth to Gedaliah. The dispersed Jews repair unto him. Johanan, revealing Ishmael's conspiracy, is not believed.

Before Christ 588.

THE five following Chapter s contain a particular account of what passed in the land of Judah from the taking of Jerusalem to the retreat of the people into Egypt; and the prophesies of Jeremiah concerning them there.

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See also Jeremiah 40 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    JEREMIAH 27-29. Certain linguistic peculiarities (_e.g._ the incorrect spelling, Nebuchadnezzar) suggest that these three Chapter s may have circulated as a separate pamphlet, _e.g._ in Babylon. They...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW OF CHAPTER SEVENTEEN I. Facts to Master 1. The choice which the Chaldeans gave to Jeremiah at Riblah (Jeremiah 40:4). 2. The man the Chaldeans appointed governor (Jeremiah 40:9). 3. The h...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (e-0) (The title of this book, 'Jermiah'), The name may mean, 'Jah is exalted.' Compare the large use made of the name _ Jehovah_ in this book; it occurs about 700 times. _ Adonai Jehovah_ 14 time...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 40 This chapter treats of the release of Jeremiah, and the care taken of him; of the gathering of the princes and people of the Jews to Gedaliah, appointed their governor, di...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Jeremiah is directed to go to Gedaliah. (1-6) A conspiracy against Gedaliah. (7-16)...

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