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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31-34

This passage of story concerning the reviving which king Jehoiachin had in his bondage we had likewise before (2 Kgs. 25:27-30), only there it is said to be done on the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month, here on the twenty-fifth; but in a thing of this nature two days make a very slight difference in the account. It is probable that the orders were given for his release on the twenty-fifth day, but that he was not presented to the king till the twenty-seventh. We may observe in this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 52:32

And spake kindly unto him ,.... Used him with great familiarity, treated him with great respect: or, "spake good things to him" F19 וידבר אתו טבות "ac locutus est cum eo bona", V. L. Schmidt. ; comforted him in his captive state, and promised him many favours; and was as good as his word: and set his throne above the throne of the kings that were with him in Babylon ; these kings were either petty kings over the several provinces that belonged to the Chaldean monarchy, that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 52:32

Spake kindly - Conversed freely with him. Set his throne - Gave him a more respectable seat than any of the captive princes, or better than even his own princes had, probably near his person. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:4-34

The march of doom. These verses tell of the awful progress of the judgment of God on the doomed city of Jerusalem, her king, and people. To all who imagine that God is too full of love and graciousness to sternly judge and punish men, the contemplation of the events told of here may be painful, but assuredly they will be salutary also. We are shown the Babylonian armies gathering round the city; the long and dreadful siege; the gaunt famine that fastens upon the besieged; the walls broken... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31-34

The deliverance of Jehoiachin. The new king signalized his accession to power by an act of clemency. Possibly he saw no reason to continue the cruelty of his predeceesor now that the Jews were quieted; possibly he was influenzal by Daniel. Whatever the cause of it may have been, it is pleasant to see how mercy "becomes the throned monarch better than his crown." I. DELIVERANCE MAY COME AT LENGTH AFTER PROLONGED SUFFERING . Jehoiachin had endured thirty-seven years of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 52:31-32

Jeremiah 52:31-32. In the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin, &c. This note of time confirms the observation formerly made, namely, that the Scripture computation of the beginning of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign anticipates that of the Babylonians by two years, which two years he reigned with his father: see note on Jeremiah 25:1. In the five and twentieth day of the month, Evil-merodach lifted up the head of Jehoiachin Released him out of prison, where he had lain... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-34

52:1-34 HISTORICAL APPENDIXThis appendix is similar to 2 Kings 24:18-25:30. The probable reason for its inclusion is to show how Jeremiah’s prophecies concerning Jerusalem’s last days were fulfilled.Judah’s king during its last tragic years was Zedekiah. He was a weak king, whose reign was characterized throughout by religious failure and political indecision. Finally, after years of uncertain plotting, he decided to rebel openly against his overlord Babylon (52:1-3). Nebuchadnezzar could be... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jeremiah 52:32

Jeremiah 52:32. And set his throne above the throne of the kings, &c.— And set his seat above the seat of the kings. This may easily be understood to signify, that the king of Babylon shewed him more respect and honour than he did to any of the other captive princes, by placing him nearest himself. See Esther 3:1. It is probable, the phrase may have proceeded from the custom of placing cushions for persons of more than ordinary distinction in the place allotted them to sit in. See Harmer's... read more

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