Jeremiah 39:13

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 39:13

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:1-18

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

(of. Jeremiah 40:1-6 ). God's servant delivered from the judgment of transgressors. The whole proceedings in connection with Jeremiah's deliverance are striking and noteworthy. It is a heathen prince to whose care and respect he owes his liberation, when his own people have treated him so cruelly. Very evident is the hand of God "disposing the hearts of princes," and making "all things work together for good to them that love him." I. JEREMIAH 'S EXCEPTIONAL CASE SHOWED ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

Churchwardens. 1 . These are generally chosen from the friends of the Church, as they who are to defend and guard the Church's interests should be. Who should care for the Church if not her friends? 2 . But sometimes men who are no friends of the Church have charge of her interests. 3 . And not seldom they are amongst her best servants, and do their work diligently and well. 4 . In these verses we have a signal instance of this. Here is the fierce, heathen,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:11-14

The safety of God's prophet. I. THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS ASSURED . There is no working of miracle, though miracle was available if it had been needed. But natural forces were carrying out Divine intentions in working the safety of the man who had been faithful to his duty. We have no exact information as to why Nebuchadnezzar was so interested in the prophet's safety, but we may well suppose that he had a sort of respect for a man who served his God so faithfully. The news... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:13

Nebushasban . The name occurs in a list of proper names, under the form Nabu-sizibanni, "Nebo, rescue me!" It is remarkable that a different name is given to the Rab-saris in Jeremiah 39:3 ; and the conjecture is not unreasonable that Sarsechim is a corruption of the latter part of the name Nebushasban. In Jeremiah 39:3 the Septuagint has Nabusachar instead of Sarsechim (other copies read Nabusarsechim). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 39:13

Nebuzar-adan is in the inscriptions Nabu-zir-iddina (Nebo has given offspring); and Nebushasban, Nabu-sizibanni (Nebo save me), whom some identify with Sarsechim Jeremiah 39:3. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 39:13-14

Jeremiah 39:13-14. Nebuzar-adan sent and took Jeremiah out of the court of the prison Where he was when the city was taken, Jeremiah 38:28; and committed him unto Gedaliah Namely, after he had been carried out of Jerusalem with the rest of the captives as far as Ramah: see Jeremiah 40:1-5. Observe here, reader, a king of Israel and his princes put the Lord’s prophet in prison, and a heathen king and his princes took him out! God’s people and ministers have often met with fairer and kinder... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 39:1-18

The fall of Jerusalem (39:1-18)After eighteen months of siege, the Babylonian armies finally broke through the walls of Jerusalem (39:1-2). Zedekiah tried to escape by night, but was quickly captured and brought face to face with the king of Babylon, as Jeremiah foretold. Although he was not executed, Zedekiah suffered cruel treatment before being taken captive to Babylon (3-7; cf. 34:2-3). The Babylonians then burnt Jerusalem, destroyed the city walls and took the citizens into captivity. They... read more

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