エレミヤ書 22:14-18 JC

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 22:10-19

Kings, though they are gods to us, are men to God, and shall die like men; so it appears in these verses, where we have a sentence of death passed upon two kings who reigned successively in Jerusalem, two brothers, and both the ungracious sons of a very pious father. I. Here is the doom of Shallum, who doubtless is the same with Jehoahaz, for he is that son of Josiah king of Judah who reigned in the stead of Josiah his father (Jer. 22:11), which Jehoahaz did by the act of the people, who made... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:14

That saith, I will build me a wide house ,.... Or, "a house of measures", or, "dimensions" F9 בית מדות "domum mensurarum", Vatablus, Montanus, Calvin, Schmidt. ; a very large house, whose length and breadth measure much consisting of many spacious rooms, upper as well as lower; as follows: and large chambers ; or, "widened ones"; very spacious and roomy; or "aired", or "airy F11 מרוחים "perflabilia", Piscator; "vento exposita", Vatablus, Montanus. ones"; through which... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:15

Shalt thou reign because thou closest thyself in cedar ?.... Dost thou think that thou shalt reign long, and thy throne be established firm and secure, because of thy cedar wainscot? as if that was a protection to thee, and were like the fortifications of a city or tower; when it may easily be broke to pieces, or burnt with fire; and must be a poor defence against a powerful enemy. The Targum is, "dost thou think to be as the first king?' as David; to be as great a prince, to keep as... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:16

He judged the cause of the poor and needy ,.... Who could not defend themselves against the rich and the mighty; he took their cause in hand, and, having heard it, determined it in their favour, and did them justice, as princes and civil magistrates ought to do: then it was well with him ; this is repeated, not only to show the certainty of it, but that it might be observed, and his example followed: was not this to know me? saith the Lord ; it is not by words only, but by... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:17

But thine eyes and thine heart are not but for thy covetousness ,.... He was wholly intent upon gratifying that lust; his heart was meditating, contriving, and forming schemes for that purpose; and his eyes were looking out here and there for proper objects and opportunities to exercise it: and for to shed innocent blood ; in order to get their money, goods, and possessions into his hands; avarice often leads to murder: and for oppression, and for violence, to do it ; by making... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:18

Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning Jehoiakim ,.... This shows who is before spoken of and described; Jehoiakim, the then reigning king in Judah, whose name was Eliakim, but was changed by Pharaoh king of Egypt, when he deposed his brother Jehoahaz or Shallum, and set him on the throne, 2 Kings 23:34 ; the son of Josiah king of Judah ; and who seems to have been his eldest son, though his brother Jehoahaz reigned before him; for he was but twenty three years of age when he began... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:15

Shalt thou reign, etc - Dost thou think thou art a great king, because thou dwellest in a splendid palace? read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:18

They shall not lament for him, saying, Ah my brother! - These words were no doubt the burden of some funeral dirge. Alas! a brother, who was our lord or governor, is gone. Alas, our sister! his Queen, who has lost her glory in losing her husband. הדה hodah is feminine, and must refer to the glory of the queen. The mournings in the east, and lamentations for the dead, are loud, vehement, and distressing. For a child or a parent grief is expressed in a variety of impassioned sentences,... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:14

Verse 14 Some render the last words, “and painted with red;” but vermilion is a kind of red. They, indeed, mention three kinds of red, — deep red, brownish, and the third mixed with various colors; but vermilion is a brighter color. As to the main point there is no difficulty; the Prophet reproves the ambition and pride of King Jehoiakim, that he was not content with the moderation of his fathers, but indulged in extravagant display, and built for himself a palace as it were in the clouds, as... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:15

Verse 15 The Prophet here derides the foolish confidence of King Jehoiakim, because he set up empty things against his enemies instead of strong defences. Kings are wont to indulge themselves when there is quietness and security; that is, when they fear nothing; when no danger appears, they then give way to their own gratifications; and this is commonly the case with all; for we see that kings especially indulge in excesses, when there is no war, when no one gives them trouble, and no one... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 22:10-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:17

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:15

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:18

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:14

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:15

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