Jeremiah 34:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-7

This prophecy concerning Zedekiah was delivered to Jeremiah, and by him to the parties concerned, before he was shut up in the prison, for we find this prediction here made the ground of his commitment, as appears by the recital of some passages out of it, Jer. 32:4. Observe, I. The time when this message was sent to Zedekiah; it was when the king of Babylon, with all his forces, some out of all the kingdoms of the earth that were within his jurisdiction, fought against Jerusalem and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 34:7

When the king of Babylon's army fought against Jerusalem ,.... Had laid close siege to it, and still continued it: and against all the cities of Judah that were left ; unconquered by him; when he invaded the land, he fought against, and took, and ravished all the cities that lay in his way; and it seems there were none that stood out against him but Jerusalem, now besieged by him, and two others, next mentioned: against Lachish, and against Azekah; for these defenced cities remained... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 34:7

Against Lachish, and against Azekah - These were two cities of Judah of considerable importance: they had been strongly fortified by Rehoboam, 2 Chronicles 11:9-11 ; 2 Chronicles 32:9 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 34:7

Verse 7 He again repeats that Jerusalem was then surrounded by the army of the king of Babylon, as well as the other cities of Judah, which he names, even Lachish and Azekah. He seems, therefore, indirectly to reprove the arrogance of Zedekiah, for he still retained his high spirits, when yet he was reduced to such straits. All the cities of Judah, — how many were they? Two, says the Prophet. This, then, was no unsuitable way of indirectly exposing to ridicule the vain confidence of the king,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-7

A king's doom. Jeremiah reveals to King Zedekiah his approaching doom. The invader is already occupying the land and coming up before the walls of Jerusalem (verse 7). It is now too late to escape, resistance is vain, the doom is certain. What a terrible scene is that in the royal palace when the mournful prophet stands up to deliver his message to the terror-stricken monarch! Such events are rare in history. Yet the general truths on which the message of Jeremiah depended are eternal and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-7

The Lord, the prophet, and the king. It is a sad scene that these verses bring before us. I. THE LORD SEEKING TO SAVE THE LOST . This was the intent of the prophet's being charged with his message to King Zedekiah. If it were possible to save him, the Lord would do so, and, therefore, sent his servant again and yet again. Not lightly will the Lord let any evil doer go his own way. II. THE PROPHET FAITHFULLY DISCHARGING A TERRIBLE DUTY . It was terrible... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-22

The first passage ( Jeremiah 34:1-7 ) is virtually a postscript to Jeremiah 32:1-44 ; Jeremiah 33:1-26 .; it apparently contains the prophecy referred to in Jeremiah 32:3-5 as the cause of Jeremiah's imprisonment. The same prophecy recurs in a shorter form in Jeremiah 37:17 , and, by comparing the context of this passage with Jeremiah 32:1 , etc; we are enabled to infer that the original prophecy was uttered at the renewal of the siege of Jerusalem by the Chaldeans, who had... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 34:7

This marks the exact time, that it was early in the campaign, while the outlying fortresses still occupied the attention of Nebuchadnezzars army. Lachish and Azekah were strong cities in the plain toward Egypt and must be taken before the Chaldseans could march upon Jerusalem: otherwise the Egyptians might collect there and fall upon them. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 34:7

Jeremiah 34:7. When the king of Babylon fought against Lachish and against Azekah See 2 Kings 18:13; 2 Kings 19:8. These two cities were not far from Jerusalem, and had been fortified by Rehoboam, for the defence of his kingdom, 2 Chronicles 11:9. After that Zedekiah had made a covenant with the people to proclaim liberty, &c. “By the law of Moses, (Exodus 21:2; Deuteronomy 15:12,) the Israelites were not allowed to detain their brethren of the Hebrew race in perpetual bondage, but... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-22

Treacherous slave-owners (34:1-22)Again Jeremiah tells King Zedekiah that Jerusalem will fall to the Babylonians. Zedekiah himself will be taken to Babylon but will not be executed. When he eventually dies he will be given a fitting royal funeral (34:1-7).Earlier, when the Babylonians laid siege to Jerusalem, Zedekiah issued a command that slave-owners were to release all their Hebrew slaves. He no doubt hoped that his action would win God’s favour, and he probably thought it had succeeded when... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 34:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 34:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 34:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 34:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 34:7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 34:1-22

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