Jeremiah 22:3 NIV

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 22:3

Thus saith the Lord, execute ye judgment and righteousness ,.... Judge righteous Judgment; give the cause to whom it belongs, without respect of persons, and without a bribe or corruption; do no unrighteousness to any, by withholding from them what is due unto them, which was what this prince was chargeable with, Jeremiah 22:13 ; and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor ; that was robbed or wronged of his property by one superior to him in power or cunning; See Gill on ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:3

Verse 3 He says, first, Do judgment and justice This belonged especially to the king and his judges and governors; for private individuals, we know, had no power to protect their property; for though every one ought to resist wrongs and evil doings, yet this was the special duty of the judges whom God had armed with the sword for this purpose. To do judgment, means to render to every one according to his right; but when the two words, judgment and justice, are connected together, by justice we... 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

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

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-9

A king’s responsibility (21:11-22:9)As he has no doubt done many times, Jeremiah tells the leaders of Judah that they must correct the widespread social injustice that has corrupted their nation. If they do not, God will destroy the nation in judgment (11-12). They are deceiving themselves if they think that God will not allow anyone to attack Jerusalem. They are going to be disappointed if they think that the city’s fortified position guarantees its safety (13-14).The king has a duty to... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 22:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-9

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-30

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 22:1-9

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