Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 34:8-22
It is usual with commentators to say that, the laws dealing with the emancipation of the Hebrew slaves, as also that of the land resting during the sabbatical year, were not observed. The narrative teaches us the exact contrary. The manumission of the slaves on the present occasion was the spontaneous act of Zedekiah and the people. They knew of the law, and acknowledged its obligation. The observance of it was, no doubt, lax: the majority let their own selfish interests prevail; but the... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 34:15
Ye were now turned; or, ye returned (the primary meaning is simply "to turn;" hence read more