Jeremiah 46:26 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 46:12-28

In these verses we have, I. Confusion and terror spoken to Egypt. The accomplishment of the prediction in the former part of the chapter disabled the Egyptians from making any attempts upon other nations; for what could they do when their army was routed? But still they remained strong at home, and none of their neighbours durst make any attempts upon them. Though the kings of Egypt came no more out of their land (2 Kgs. 24:7), yet they kept safe and easy in their land; and what would they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 46:26

And I will deliver them into the hand of those that seek their lives ,.... Into the hands of the Chaldeans; that is, the king of Egypt, and all his people, and those that trusted in him: and into the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, and into the hand of his servants ; his general officers, that commanded in his army under him. Berosus F19 Apud Joseph. Antiqu. l. 10. c. 11. sect. 1. & contra Apion, l. 1. c. 19. , the Chaldean, makes mention of Nebuchadnezzar's carrying... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 46:26

Afterward it shall be inhabited - That is, within forty years, as Ezekiel had predicted, Ezekiel 29:13 . read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 46:26

Verse 26 Jeremiah pursues the same subject, and continues to speak in God’s name, that he might more powerfully impress minds otherwise tardy; I will give them, he says, into the hand of enemies, and those deadly enemies; for we have said elsewhere that to “seek life” is not to spare it. Expressed here then is the cruelty of the Chaldean army, as though he had said that they would be deadly enemies to the Egyptians. And he explains himself more fully, and says, Into the hand of the king of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:1-26

The judgment of Egypt. This is twofold, first in the defeat at Carchemish ( Jeremiah 46:1-12 ), and then in a complete overthrow of the kingdom ( Jeremiah 46:13-26 ), which Jeremiah seems to have anticipated immediately after, just as the early Christians connected the destruction of Jerusalem with the expected end of the world. Though this anticipation was not chronologically correct, the essence of the prophecy was ultimately fulfilled. The kingdom of the Pharaohs has passed away. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:1-28

(1) verses 3-6; In the first two the great event is described with poetical imagery; in the third, its cause is declared, and the irremediable completeness of its effects. The point of time assumed is immediately before the battle of Carehemish. The Egyptian army has taken up its position by the Euphrates, and Jeremiah, from his prophetic watch tower, recognizes the importance of the step. He knows that a collision of the two great powers is inevitable, and that the fortunes of his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:1-28

Judgment going on from the house of God. The former chapters have shown judgment beginning at the house of God. This and the following chapters show that judgment going on. I. JUDGMENT BEGINS AT THE HOUSE OF GOD . This whole life here is more or less a time of trial. God never suffers his Church to be long at ease. But there are especial times of trial, as in persecutions, bereavements, uprisings of the power of sin. And sometimes, as in the former chapters is told, God... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:20-26

A figurative description of the dark future of Egypt. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:26

Afterward it shall be inhabited, etc. After all these gloomy vaticinations, Jeremiah (as elsewhere in this group of prophecies; see Jeremiah 48:47 ; Jeremiah 49:6 , Jeremiah 49:39 ) opens up a brighter prospect. "In the days of old," patriarchal and unmilitary, the fertile valley of the Nile offered a peaceful and a happy home to its teeming inhabitants; those times shall yet come again. To understand this, we must assume that during its period of depression Egypt has been but sparsely... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:26

Punishment not destruction but purification and preservation. In Jeremiah 46:28 , in Jeremiah 48:21 , and in Jeremiah 49:6 , Jeremiah 49:39 , we have similar assurances that "afterwards," when God's judgments have done their work, the chastised and afflicted nations shall be restored. Such promise is here made to Egypt. It is repeated in Ezekiel 29:8-14 . And from this reiterated word concerning, not one people only, but so many, we gather the intent and purpose of God in regard... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 46:12-28

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 46:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 46:26

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 46:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:1-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:1-28

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:20-26

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 46:26

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