Jeremiah 22:4

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-9

Here we have, I. Orders given to Jeremiah to go and preach before the king. In the foregoing chapter we are told that Zedekiah sent messengers to the prophet, but here the prophet is bidden to go, in his own proper person, to the house of the king, and demand his attention to the word of the King of kings (Jer. 22:2): Hear the word of the Lord, O king of Judah! Subjects must own that where the word of the king is there is power over them, but kings must own that where the word of the Lord is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:4

For if ye do this thing indeed ,.... Or, "in doing do this word" F25 כי אם עשו תעשו את הדבר "si namque faciendo feceritis verbum hoc", Montanus, Schmidt. ; diligently and carefully attend to this word of exhortation, and constantly perform the duties required: then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David ; or, upon the throne for David: in his room and stead, as successors of his; or of his lineage and descent, as the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:4

Verse 4 The Prophet expresses more clearly what I have already stated, that if the Jews from the heart repented, there was yet a place for mercy; for he promises them that God would be reconcilable, if they sought to be reconciled to him; he allures them to repentance by words of kindness. We may, indeed, read כיאם, kiam, as one word, and render it, “But rather;” but I follow others who give this version, For if by doing ye will do this word, then ye shall enter in, etc.; and thus they turn the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-5

Court preaching. Jeremiah has been preaching in the valley of Hinnom, in the temple courts and in the streets of Jerusalem; now he is called to enter the king's palace with a message from God. The preacher must not wait for his audience to run after him, but he must create it. He must make his work public, not hiding it in modesty, but bringing it to bear on the widest possible field. He must not be content to maintain his unopposed ministry in the Church, but must boldly carry out his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-9

A king addressed in mingled promise and warning. Here is the announcement of what Jehovah requires from the king and his executive in particular; although it will be seen that exactly the same principles apply to the conduct of the king as to the meanest of his subjects. But inasmuch as the king was in circumstances of special power, responsibility, and temptation, it was just what might be expected from the Divine consideration for every man's position, that the king should receive... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-10

The mighty pleadings of God, These verses contain record of what we may fitly term a Divine wrestling with his sinful people to induce them to abandon their wickedness and live, so intense and urgent are the motives which he brings to bear upon them. Note— I. FOR WHAT GOD PLEADS . "That they should execute righteousness and judgment ." It is the King Jehoiakim who is addressed specially, a monarch one of the worst who filled the throne of David. "He remained fixed in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-23

Truth-speaking under difficulties. The prophet is commanded to go down to the king's palace and deliver his prophecies in the royal audience. His mission did not admit of time-serving or evasive utterance. Like that prophet who said to David, "Thou art the man," he had to speak to the king face to face and with great plainness. I. GOD 'S CHILDREN ARE OFTEN CALLED UPON TO WITNESS TO HIM IN DIFFICULT PLACES . In king's courts; in society; in unbelieving homes;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-30

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:4

Parallel passage, Jeremiah 17:25 . read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 22:3-5

Jeremiah 22:3-5. Thus saith the Lord, Execute ye judgment, &c. That is, administer justice to all your subjects. The stranger, the fatherless, and the widow are particularly named, as persons who have the fewest friends, and therefore are the most exposed to the tyranny, injustice, and oppression of the great. And do no wrong, do no violence, &c. Compare Jeremiah 22:17, where we find Jehoiakim charged with these sins. For if ye do this thing indeed If ye will, not in... read more

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