Jeremiah 52:2

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-11

This narrative begins no higher than the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah, though there were two captivities before, one in the fourth year of Jehoiakim, the other in the first of Jeconiah; but probably it was drawn up by some of those that were carried away with Zedekiah, as a reproach to themselves for imagining that they should not go into captivity after their brethren, with which hopes they had long flattered themselves. We have here, 1. God's just displeasure against Judah and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 52:2

And he did that which was evil in the eyes of the Lord ,.... Though we do not read of any idolatry he was guilty of; yet he was disobedient to the word of the Lord, and did not humble himself before Jeremiah the prophet of the Lord, that spoke in his name; and particularly he rebelled against the king of Babylon, and violated the oath he made to him, 2 Chronicles 36:12 ; according to all that Jehoiakim had done ; an elder brother of his, who reigned after Josiah, and before... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 52:2

And he did - evil - This and the following verse are the same as 2 Kings 24:19 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-3

Zedekiah as king. I. THE POSITION OF A YOUNG MAN . He was twenty-one years old when he began to reign. Out of boyhood, looking round him at a time when he had become responsible for the conduct of his life. In England the age of twenty-one is full of significance to many young men, for then they become free from legal disabilities and restrictions. Any young man about the age of Zedekiah becomes thereby an object of special interest. II. AN UNEXPECTED POSITION . At... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-34

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 52:1-11

Jeremiah 52:1-11. Zedekiah was one and twenty years old The first three verses of this chapter are word for word the same with 2 Kings 24:18-20, where see the notes; and for the six following verses, see those on 2 Kings 25:1-6. Where he gave judgment upon him Namely, for rebelling against him when he had taken an oath of allegiance to him. Of Nebuchadnezzar’s slaying the sons of Zedekiah, putting out his eyes, binding him with chains, &c., see note on 2 Kings 25:7. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-34

52:1-34 HISTORICAL APPENDIXThis appendix is similar to 2 Kings 24:18-25:30. The probable reason for its inclusion is to show how Jeremiah’s prophecies concerning Jerusalem’s last days were fulfilled.Judah’s king during its last tragic years was Zedekiah. He was a weak king, whose reign was characterized throughout by religious failure and political indecision. Finally, after years of uncertain plotting, he decided to rebel openly against his overlord Babylon (52:1-3). Nebuchadnezzar could be... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 52:2

evil. Hebrew. ra'a'. App-44 . the LORD. Hebrew. Jehovah. App-4 . read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 52:1-16

A. The fall of Jerusalem and the capture of Zedekiah 52:1-16This is one of four accounts of the fall of Jerusalem in the Old Testament (cf. 2 Kings 25; 2 Chronicles 36:11-21; Jeremiah 39:1-14). The repetition underlines the importance of the event. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jeremiah 52:2

Zedekiah was one of Judah’s evil kings, in Yahweh’s estimation, like Jehoiakim (609-598 B.C.). Jehoiachin, Jehoiakim’s immediate successor, was also a wicked king, but the writer probably did not mention Jehoiachin because he only ruled for three months (cf. Jeremiah 22:24-30). read more

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