JEREMIAH 27-29. Certain linguistic peculiarities (_e.g._ the incorrect spelling, Nebuchadnezzar) suggest that these three Chapter s may have circulated as a separate pamphlet, _e.g._ in Babylon. They deal with the rebuke of false hopes concerning a speedy return from exile. JEREMIAH 30-31. THE FUTU... [ Continue Reading ]
JEREMIAH 40-44. The next five Chapter s continue the biography of Jeremiah, including connected events, after the capture of Jerusalem. JEREMIAH 40:1. RELEASE OF JEREMIAH. This paragraph is possibly a later expansion of Jeremiah 39:11 f.; the opening words do not suit what follows, and Nebuzaradan,... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GOVERNORSHIP OF GEDALIAH. The scattered Jewish forces which remained heard of Gedaliah's appointment as governor, and made submission to him at Mizpah. He guaranteed their security, and encouraged them to proceed with agriculture. Their example was followed by Jews who had migrated to the surrou... [ Continue Reading ]
GEDALIAH'S PERIL. Johanan warns Gedaliah of his danger from Ishmael, another of the newly-submitted leaders (Jeremiah 41:1), alleged to be an agent of the king of Ammon (Jeremiah 27:3). Gedaliah refuses to believe this, or to avail himself of Johanan's offer to kill Ishmael.... [ Continue Reading ]