Jeremias 26:21 NVIPT

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 26:16-24

Here is, I. The acquitting of Jeremiah from the charge exhibited against him. He had indeed spoken the words as they were laid in the indictment, but they are not looked upon to be seditious or treasonable, ill-intended or of any bad tendency, and therefore the court and country agree to find him not guilty. The priests and prophets, notwithstanding his rational plea for himself, continued to demand judgment against him; but the princes, and all the people, are clear in it that this man is not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 26:21

And when Jehoiakim the king, with all his mighty men ,.... Either his courtiers, or his soldiers, or both: and all the princes, heard his words ; the words of the Prophet Urijah; not with their own ears very probably, but from the report of others: the king sought to put him to death ; as being a messenger of bad tidings, tending to dispirit his subjects, and allay the joy of his own mind upon his advancement to the throne: but when Urijah heard it, he was afraid, and fled, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 26:21

Verse 21 It then follows, And when, Jehoiakim the king, and all his mighty men and the princes, heard his words, etc. This verse seems to favor the opinion of those who conclude that godly men were the speakers; for they spoke dishonorably of the king and his counsellors; the king heard and his mighty men, (powerful men, literally,) and also all the princes; and the king sought to slay him These words, however, may also be ascribed to the ungodly and the wicked, for they wished to terrify the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

JEREMIAH 'S TRIAL AND DELIVERANCE . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

The prophet of God arraigned by the nation. Jeremiah's position, as that of all prophets, was necessarily a public one; to every man is he sent with the message. It is inadmissible for him to soften or lessen what he has to speak, which is nothing else than an indictment of the entire people (verses 4-6). In default of their repentance his arraignment by them is, therefore, all but inevitable. Indifference could not well be feigned; words like his were certain to produce an effect. I. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:17-23

An argument from history. A prophet, a king, and a people belonging to a past generation are brought forward to justify the conclusion to which the princes and the people here had come. Here, then, is an eminent instance of what a practical study history may become. One must be so acquainted with the past as to seize just that completed event which will cast light on the duties and necessities of the present. I. AN INSTANCE OF A PROPHET 'S UNPALATABLE MESSAGE . No word... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:20-23

The murder of the prophet Urijah. At first sight, these four verses appear to belong to the speech of the elders, but the appearance is delusive, read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:20-23

The story of an obscure martyr. I. UNORIGINAL MEN MAY DO GOOD SERVICE IF THEY FOLLOW GOOD LEADERS . Urijah had no new message; but he followed Jeremiah fully and firmly. Accordingly, though not especially inspired, he was able to prophesy "in the Name of the Lord." It is more important to be true than to be original. It is the duty of the Christian teacher to speak in the Name of God, but only according to the teaching of prophets and apostles, and above all, Jesus... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:21

His mighty men . The "mighty men" ( gibborim ) are not mentioned again in Jeremiah, and the Septuagint omits the word. But it is clear from Isaiah 3:2 that the "mighty men" were recognized as an important part of the community. From 1 Chronicles 10:10 it appears that the term indicates a position of high command in the army, which is in accordance with the notice in 2 Kings 24:16 . Went into Egypt . Egypt was the natural refuge for a native of Palestine, just as Palestine was for a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 26:21

His mighty men - The commanders of his army; the princes are the civil officers. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jeremiah 26:16-24

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jeremiah 26:21

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jeremiah 26:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:1-24

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:17-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:20-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Jeremiah 26:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jeremiah 26:21

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