Jeremiah 52:31 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31-34

This passage of story concerning the reviving which king Jehoiachin had in his bondage we had likewise before (2 Kgs. 25:27-30), only there it is said to be done on the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth month, here on the twenty-fifth; but in a thing of this nature two days make a very slight difference in the account. It is probable that the orders were given for his release on the twenty-fifth day, but that he was not presented to the king till the twenty-seventh. We may observe in this... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31

And it came to pass in the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin king of Judah ,.... He was eighteen years of age when he was carried captive; so that he must be now fifty five years old; see 2 Kings 24:8 ; in the twelfth month, in the five and twentieth day of the month ; in the month Adar, which answers to part of February, and part of March: in 2 Kings 25:27 ; the favour shown by the king of Babylon to Jeconiah, after related, is said to be in the twenty... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 52:31

In the twelfth month - Answering nearly to our twenty-fifth of April, A.M. 3442. Lifted up the head of Jehoiachin - This phrase is taken from Genesis 40:13 . It is founded on the observation that those who are in sorrow hold down their heads, and when they are comforted, or the cause of their sorrow removed, they lift up their heads. The Hebrew phrase, lift up the head, signifies to comfort, cheer, make happy. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-34

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:4-34

The march of doom. These verses tell of the awful progress of the judgment of God on the doomed city of Jerusalem, her king, and people. To all who imagine that God is too full of love and graciousness to sternly judge and punish men, the contemplation of the events told of here may be painful, but assuredly they will be salutary also. We are shown the Babylonian armies gathering round the city; the long and dreadful siege; the gaunt famine that fastens upon the besieged; the walls broken... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31

Lifted up the head of Jehoiachin. Ewald thinks that Jehoiachin was regarded by the Jews in exile as the legitimate king, and compares Lamentations 4:20 ; Lamentations 2:9 . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31-34

The deliverance of Jehoiachin. The new king signalized his accession to power by an act of clemency. Possibly he saw no reason to continue the cruelty of his predeceesor now that the Jews were quieted; possibly he was influenzal by Daniel. Whatever the cause of it may have been, it is pleasant to see how mercy "becomes the throned monarch better than his crown." I. DELIVERANCE MAY COME AT LENGTH AFTER PROLONGED SUFFERING . Jehoiachin had endured thirty-seven years of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 52:31-32

Jeremiah 52:31-32. In the seven and thirtieth year of the captivity of Jehoiachin, &c. This note of time confirms the observation formerly made, namely, that the Scripture computation of the beginning of Nebuchadnezzar’s reign anticipates that of the Babylonians by two years, which two years he reigned with his father: see note on Jeremiah 25:1. In the five and twentieth day of the month, Evil-merodach lifted up the head of Jehoiachin Released him out of prison, where he had lain... 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 52:31

seven and thirtieth year. Compare 2 Kings 25:27-30 . See App-50 . Jehoiachin. Elsewhere in this book called "Jeconiah" (Jeremiah 24:1 ; Jeremiah 29:2 ), or "Coniah" (Jeremiah 22:24 , Jeremiah 22:28 ). five and twentieth. The order given then, but probably not carried out till the "seven and twentieth", according to 2 Kings 25:27 . Evil-merodach. The son of Nebuchadnezzar. lifted up the head . Hebrew idiom for releasing. Reference to Pentateuch (Genesis 40:13 , Genesis 40:20 ). read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31-34

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 52:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:4-34

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 52:31-34

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jeremiah 52:31-32

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 52:1-34

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jeremiah 52:31

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