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Matthew Henry Commentary on the Bible

Jeremiah 26 - Introduction

* The destruction of the temple and city foretold. (1-6) Jeremiah's life is threatened. (7-15) He is defended by the elders. (16-24)

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See also Jeremiah 26 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

    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...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Jeremiah 26:1-24. Solemn warning addressed to the people and its results This ch. as a whole gives us a rapid sketch of the circumstances under which Jeremiah had uttered the prophecies that went bef...

  • Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

    _JEREMIAH, BY PROMISES AND THREATENINGS, EXHORTETH TO REPENTANCE: HE IS THEREFORE APPREHENDED AND ARRAIGNED: HIS APOLOGY: HE IS ACQUITTED IN JUDGMENT BY THE EXAMPLE OF MICAH, AND BY THE CARE OF AHIKAM...

  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

    REVIEW OF CHAPTER THIRTEEN I. Facts to Master 1. Time, place, and results of the message delivered in Chapter 26. 2. Verdict rendered by the princes in the case of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 26:16). 3....

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 (e-0) (The title of this book, 'Jermiah'), The name may mean, 'Jah is exalted.' Compare the large use made of the name _ Jehovah_ in this book; it occurs about 700 times. _ Adonai Jehovah_ 14 time...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO JEREMIAH 26 This chapter gives an account of Jeremiah's preaching; of his being apprehended by the people; of his defence of himself, and acquittance upon it. The time when, place whe...

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