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Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jeremiah 37:15

(15) The princes . . . put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe.—The house was probably chosen as being under the direct control of one who, as scribe, exercised functions like those of a minister of police. It had not only the subterranean dungeon and pit common to all Eastern prisons, but separate “cabins” or cells (the Hebrew word does not occur elsewhere) for the confinement of individual prisoners (Jeremiah 37:16). Of the severity with which the prophet was treated there, we... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Jeremiah 37:1-21

The Punishment of Evil Jeremiah 37:9-10 The great teaching of the text is that we must not allow appearances to mislead us respecting the fact and certainty of the law of retribution. I. We mark some illustrations of the law of retribution furnished by the history of the nations. The Old Testament records many instances of the fact that God makes the law of retribution to act by unlikely instruments, in unlikely ways, and at unlikely times. Very memorable was the retribution that Israel... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 37:11-21

CHAPTER XIIJEREMIAH’S IMPRISONMENTJeremiah 37:11-21, Jeremiah 38:1-28, Jeremiah 39:15-18"Jeremiah abode in the court of the guard until the day that Jerusalem was taken."- Jeremiah 38:28"WHEN the Chaldean army was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh’s army, Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin "to transact certain family business at Anathoth. {Cf. Jeremiah 32:6-8}He had announced that all who remained in the city should perish, and that only those who... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jeremiah 37:1-21

Jeremiah and Zedekiah and the Fall of Jerusalem (37-39) CHAPTER 37 1. Jeremiah’s warning (Jeremiah 37:1-10 ) 2. Jeremiah’s arrest (Jeremiah 37:11-21 ) Jeremiah 37:1-10 . To understand more fully these chapters it must be remembered that the besieging army before the gates of Jerusalem was temporarily withdrawn, because an Egyptian army had appeared against it. This was no doubt an occasion for the false prophets to preach their false hope, so that the people were deceived. Once more... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Jeremiah 37:15

37:15 Wherefore the princes were angry with Jeremiah, and beat him, and put him in prison in the house of Jonathan the scribe: for they had made that the {h} prison.(h) Because it was a vile and straight prison. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 37:1-21

CLOSING EVENTS OF THE SIEGE We are again in Zedekiah’s reign (Jeremiah 37:1 ), and the same disobedience as before marks the period (Jeremiah 37:2 ). We are astonished at the effrontery accompanying it, (Jeremiah 37:3 ). Note the occasion when this prayer is solicited (Jeremiah 37:4-5 ). Egypt has come up to help, and the Babylonians in consequence, have raised the siege in order to meet the approaching army. Is it not an indication that God has changed His mind about Judah after all? The... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Jeremiah 37:13-15

Falling off to the Chaldeans, had such a thought been entertained, should have been while they were besieging Jerusalem. The thing spoke for itself, that it was both false and absurd. But, Reader! is it not the same in all ages? It is faithful ministers that incur the reproach of the ungodly; and disaffection to the earthly, power, and zeal to the divine glory, are with some, one and the same. Is it not probable, that this spawn of Hananiah, (partaking as he did of the same malevolence,) sprung... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 37:15

Prison. Literally, "lake or pit," (Haydock) such as was used to keep wine. Thus God tries his chosen friends, according to their strength! read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 37:11-21

11-21 There are times when it is the wisdom of good men to retire, to enter into their chambers, and to shut the doors, Isaiah 26:20. Jeremiah was seized as a deserter, and committed to prison. But it is no new thing for the best friends of the church to be belied, as in the interests of her worst enemies. When thus falsely accused, we may deny the charge, and commit our cause to Him who judges righteously. Jeremiah obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful, and would not, to obtain mercy of... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Jeremiah 37:11-21

Jeremiah's Arrest and Imprisonment v. 11. And it came to pass that when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem, withdrawing for the time being in order to await developments or call for reinforcements, for fear of Pharaoh's army, so that the land, for a little while, was clear of enemies, v. 12. then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, the country of his own tribe, to separate himself thence in the midst of the people, literally, "to make a... read more