Jeremiah 39:11-14 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-12

A prophet befriended by a heathen king. Rumours of Jeremiah's efforts to induce the Jews to submit to the Babylonian power must have reached the ears of Nebuchadnezzar, and have led him to regard the prophet with favour. If his fellow; countrymen considered Jeremiah to be a traitor, it was natural that the Chaldeans should think he was on their side. Both parties were ignorant of the motives and aims of the prophet, which were as patriotic as they were prudent. But, though perhaps from an... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

(of. Jeremiah 40:1-6 ). God's servant delivered from the judgment of transgressors. The whole proceedings in connection with Jeremiah's deliverance are striking and noteworthy. It is a heathen prince to whose care and respect he owes his liberation, when his own people have treated him so cruelly. Very evident is the hand of God "disposing the hearts of princes," and making "all things work together for good to them that love him." I. JEREMIAH 'S EXCEPTIONAL CASE SHOWED ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

Churchwardens. 1 . These are generally chosen from the friends of the Church, as they who are to defend and guard the Church's interests should be. Who should care for the Church if not her friends? 2 . But sometimes men who are no friends of the Church have charge of her interests. 3 . And not seldom they are amongst her best servants, and do their work diligently and well. 4 . In these verses we have a signal instance of this. Here is the fierce, heathen,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

The safety of God's prophet. I. THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS ASSURED . There is no working of miracle, though miracle was available if it had been needed. But natural forces were carrying out Divine intentions in working the safety of the man who had been faithful to his duty. We have no exact information as to why Nebuchadnezzar was so interested in the prophet's safety, but we may well suppose that he had a sort of respect for a man who served his God so faithfully. The news... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:13

Nebushasban . The name occurs in a list of proper names, under the form Nabu-sizibanni, "Nebo, rescue me!" It is remarkable that a different name is given to the Rab-saris in Jeremiah 39:3 ; and the conjecture is not unreasonable that Sarsechim is a corruption of the latter part of the name Nebushasban. In Jeremiah 39:3 the Septuagint has Nabusachar instead of Sarsechim (other copies read Nabusarsechim). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:14

Gedaliah, whose father had already befriended the prophet on a serious occasion ( Jeremiah 26:24 ), and who, according to Jeremiah 40:5 , had been appointed (though himself a Jew) Babylonian "governor over the cities of Judah," is directed to carry him (Jeremiah) home , or rather, into the house; obviously some house close by is meant—either Gedaliah's temporary dwelling or the royal palace. This statement conflicts (see introduction) with that in Jeremiah 40:1-5 , but only as to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:14

So he dwelt among the people. In how many respects was Jeremiah a type of Christ! And just in these points was he an example to the spiritual worker and the Christian preacher. I. THE POSITION OF THE TRUE PASTOR . 1 . How miserably anomalous—a pastor without a flock, or living at a distance from them! There is something wrong with one or other when they remain apart. Only now and then, and for brief periods, can solitude be the place of duty. 2 . The cure of souls... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 39:13

Nebuzar-adan is in the inscriptions Nabu-zir-iddina (Nebo has given offspring); and Nebushasban, Nabu-sizibanni (Nebo save me), whom some identify with Sarsechim Jeremiah 39:3. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 39:14

Jeremiah was to be taken out of the court of the watch, and placed in the palace close by.He dwelt among the people - i. e., he was no longer in custody, but master of his own actions. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 39:11-12

Jeremiah 39:11-12. Now Nebuchadrezzar gave charge concerning Jeremiah He had undoubtedly been informed of the advice which Jeremiah had given, both to the king and people, to submit themselves to his authority: which advice, if it had been taken, would have prevented the charge and labour of so long a siege, and the bloodshed that attended it. Saying, Take him and look well to him Through this order of the king of Babylon, God fulfilled his promise made Jeremiah 15:11, I will cause the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:13

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:14

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 39:13

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 39:14

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 39:11-12

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