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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 26:18

Verse 18 We ought to notice the time, for it might seem strange, that when that holy king was anxiously engaged in promoting the true worship of God, things were in so disordered a state as to call for so severe a denunciation. If there ever was a king really and seriously devoted to the cause of religion, doubtless he was the first and chief exemplar; he spared no labor, he never seemed to shun any danger or trouble, whenever religion required this; but we find that however strenuously he... read more

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John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 26:19

Verse 19 Having now related what Micah had denounced, they added, Slaying, did Hezekiah the king of Judah and all Judah slay him? By the example of the pious King Hezekiah, they exhorted the people to shew kindness and docility, and shewed that it was an honor done both to God and to his prophets, not to be incensed against his reproofs and threatenings, however sharply they might have been goaded or however deeply they might have been wounded. But they further added, Did he not fear Jehovah?... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

JEREMIAH 'S TRIAL AND DELIVERANCE . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

The prophet of God arraigned by the nation. Jeremiah's position, as that of all prophets, was necessarily a public one; to every man is he sent with the message. It is inadmissible for him to soften or lessen what he has to speak, which is nothing else than an indictment of the entire people (verses 4-6). In default of their repentance his arraignment by them is, therefore, all but inevitable. Indifference could not well be feigned; words like his were certain to produce an effect. I. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:8-19

A scene in a Jewish court of law. We have here a graphic picture of the procedure under the Hebrew criminal law, for it would appear that Jeremiah was indicted and tried in accordance with correct legal order. The details of such a trial are not unimportant to the student of constitutional history. But they are also full of human interest. The law-court is a strange mirror of character. Many as are the objections to the publication of police news in the daily papers, it does at least serve... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:16

Jeremiah reckoned not worthy of death. The contrast is very decided between verse 11 and verse 16. In verse 11 there is what appears an irresistible and deadly accusation, coming from men who hardly knew a check of any kind. In verse 16 there is the answer of those to whom they speak, refusing to ratify their demand. What has happened between? Only the appeal of one who was strong in the consciousness that he had been a faithful servant of God. If we consider his words carefully, we shall... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:16-19

The truth makes an impression upon the princes and the people, who declare Jeremiah to be a true prophet, and therefore innocent. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:17

The elders of the land add their voice in favor of Jeremiah, not, however, without first of all consulting the people whose representatives they are. The whole verse is thoroughly technical in its phraseology. The word ( qahal ) rendered "assembly" is the traditional legal term for the "congregation of Israel" ( Deuteronomy 31:30 ); comp. verse 9, where the verb is the corresponding one to qahal . Thus, with all the faults of the government of Judah, which Jeremiah himself reveals to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:17-23

An argument from history. A prophet, a king, and a people belonging to a past generation are brought forward to justify the conclusion to which the princes and the people here had come. Here, then, is an eminent instance of what a practical study history may become. One must be so acquainted with the past as to seize just that completed event which will cast light on the duties and necessities of the present. I. AN INSTANCE OF A PROPHET 'S UNPALATABLE MESSAGE . No word... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:18-19

Micah the Morasthite , etc. The "elders" appeal for a precedent to the case of Micah (called after his native place, Moresheth-Gath, to distinguish him from other Micahs), who had been equally explicit in his declarations of woe to Jerusalem, without incurring the charge of blasphemy. The prediction referred to is in Micah 3:12 , the form of which agrees verbally with our passage. read more

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 26:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 26:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:8-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:16-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:17

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The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:18-19

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