Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 14:17
17. (Jeremiah 9:1; Lamentations 1:16). Jeremiah is desired to weep ceaselessly for the calamities coming on his nation (called a "virgin," as being heretofore never under foreign yoke), (Isaiah 23:4). read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 14:1-22
Drought, disease and war (14:1-15:9)A severe drought had hit Judah. People in all walks of life, from nobles to farmers, were affected by it, and they covered their heads as a sign of their distress. They had difficulty in getting enough water to keep themselves alive, and their animals were beginning to suffer from disease. Some had already died because of the lack of food (14:1-6).Pleading on behalf of the people, Jeremiah confesses the nation’s sins. He asks God to cease acting as if he were... read more