Jeremiah 39:11-14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-18

Here we must sing of mercy, as in the former part of the chapter we sang of judgment, and must sing unto God of both. We may observe here, I. A gracious providence concerning Jeremiah. When Jerusalem was laid in ruins, and all men's hearts failed them for fear, then might he lift up his head with comfort, knowing that his redemption drew nigh, as Christ's followers when the second destruction of Jerusalem was hastening on, Luke 21:28. Nebuchadnezzar had given particular orders that care should... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11

Now Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon gave charge concerning Jeremiah to Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard ,.... Of whom he had heard, by one or another of his generals or officers; who had been informed, by those Jews that deserted to them, that Jeremiah had prophesied of the taking of the city by the Chaldeans; had advised the people to fall off to them; and had even exhorted the king and princes to surrender up the city, and themselves, unto them; and that he had suffered much on this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:12

Take him, and look well to him ,.... Take him out of prison; take him under your immediate care; receive him kindly, and use him humanely; provide everything necessary for him, and let him not want for anything: or, "set thine eyes upon him" F13 ועיניך שים עליו "et oculos tuos pone super eum", V. L. Vatablus, Pagninus, Montanus, Schmidt. look pleasantly at him, and let him be always under your view and inspection; treat him not with neglect and contempt, but see to it that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:13

So Nebuzaradan captain of the guard sent ,.... When he was come to Jerusalem, one of the first things he did was, he sent a messenger or messengers to the court of the prison where Jeremiah was, to bring him from thence; and this he did not alone, but with the rest of the princes, who had the same charge, and were joined in the commission with him: two of them are mentioned by name, Nebushasban Rabsaris and Nergalsharezer Rabmag ; the latter of these is manifestly one of the princes that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:14

Even they sent and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison ,.... Where he was, when Jerusalem was taken, Jeremiah 38:28 ; and where he remained until this order came: and committed him unto Gedaliah the son of Ahikam the son of Shaphan ; the father of this person seems to be the same who saved Jeremiah from being delivered into the hand of the people, to be put to death by them, in Jehoiakim's reign, Jeremiah 26:24 ; and he himself was doubtless a prince of Judah, that deserted... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:12

Take him - look well to him - Nebuchadnezzar had heard that this prophet had foretold his capture of the city, and had frequently used all his influence to induce Zedekiah to pay the tribute, and not rebel against him; and on this account would be inclined to show the prophet especial favor. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:11

Verse 11 The Prophet now sets forth the paternal care of God, which he had experienced in the preservation of his life and safety. The innocent, we know, are often killed in a tumult, and the storming of cities is turbulent, so that many things are done without any thought; nay, even the leaders are not able to moderate the excesses of the victorious. When, therefore, the Chaldeans burnt the palace, Jeremiah might have perished at the same time, being suffocated by the very smoke of the fire.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:12

Verse 12 It is indeed probable that the king of Babylon had heard of Jeremiah; and though he was in prison, yet the Word of God, which he boldly proclaimed, was not bound. Then the report of this might have reached the king of Babylon: and hence it was, that he was disposed to preserve him; for he had given a faithful counsel to Zedekiah. But Nebuchadnezzar no doubt regarded only his own advantage; and hence we ought to bear in mind the wonderful goodness of God in preserving, as it were, by... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:14

Verse 14 Here Jeremiah completes what we began yesterday to expound, even that by the command of King Nebuchadnezzar he was delivered from prison. But we have said, that though that heathen king had regard to his own interest, yet his mind was ruled by the secret power of God, who thus designed to rescue his servant from death; for God is wont thus to work even by the ungodly, who have another thing in view. It is not always by a voluntary act that men serve God, for many execute what God has... read more

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Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-18

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:14

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:12

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 39:14

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:1-18

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