Jeremiah 39:14

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 39:14

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

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

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 39:14

Gedaliah, whose father had already befriended the prophet on a serious occasion ( Jeremiah 26:24 ), and who, according to Jeremiah 40:5 , had been appointed (though himself a Jew) Babylonian "governor over the cities of Judah," is directed to carry him (Jeremiah) home , or rather, into the house; obviously some house close by is meant—either Gedaliah's temporary dwelling or the royal palace. This statement conflicts (see introduction) with that in Jeremiah 40:1-5 , but only as to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 39:14

So he dwelt among the people. In how many respects was Jeremiah a type of Christ! And just in these points was he an example to the spiritual worker and the Christian preacher. I. THE POSITION OF THE TRUE PASTOR . 1 . How miserably anomalous—a pastor without a flock, or living at a distance from them! There is something wrong with one or other when they remain apart. Only now and then, and for brief periods, can solitude be the place of duty. 2 . The cure of souls... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 39:14

Jeremiah was to be taken out of the court of the watch, and placed in the palace close by.He dwelt among the people - i. e., he was no longer in custody, but master of his own actions. read more

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