_In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of
Judah._
AFFLICTIONS, DISTRESSES, TUMULTS
Jehoiakim was, perhaps, the most despicable of the kings of Judah.
Josephus says that he was unjust in disposition, an evil-doer; neither
pious towards God nor just towards men. Something of t... [ Continue Reading ]
_When Jeremiah had made an end of speaking all that the Lord had
commanded him, the people took him, saying, Thou shalt surely die._
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TRUE PROPHET
I. The true prophet has a stern message to deliver (4-7). If they ally
themselves with Egypt, the Temple will be made desolate,... [ Continue Reading ]