“The Capture of Jerusalem” - The majority of the particulars given in Jeremiah 39:1 occur again (marginal reference); and are by some regarded as an interpolation. The external evidence (that of the versions) is, however, in favor of their authenticity. Jeremiah 39:14 is to be reconciled with Jeremi... [ Continue Reading ]
These princes were four: (1) Nergal, Sharezer, i. e., Nirgal-sar-usur (May Nergal protect the king); (2) Samgar-Nebo (Be gracious, O Nebo); (3) Sarsechim. No explanation is given at present of this name. He was Rab-saris, i. e., chief of the eunuchs (2 Kings 18:17 note). (4) another Nergal-sharez... [ Continue Reading ]
Compare the marginal reference. The differences between the two accounts are slight.... [ Continue Reading ]
Nebuzar-adan is in the inscriptions Nabu-zir-iddina (Nebo has given offspring); and Nebushasban, Nabu-sizibanni (Nebo save me), whom some identify with Sarsechim Jeremiah 39:3.... [ Continue Reading ]
Jeremiah was to be taken out of the court of the watch, and placed in the palace close by. HE DWELT AMONG THE PEOPLE - i. e., he was no longer in custody, but master of his own actions.... [ Continue Reading ]
This prophecy probably came to Jeremiah after his interview with Zedekiah Jeremiah 38:14, but is added here as a supplement in order not to break the sequence of events.... [ Continue Reading ]
OF WHOM THOU ART AFRAID - The Chaldaeans. Ebed-melech apparently looked forward with much alarm to the b oodshed sure to take place at the storming of the city.... [ Continue Reading ]
A PREY UNTO THEE - An unexpected and unlooked-for gain. He had given proof of faith in courageously delivering God’s prophet.... [ Continue Reading ]