Jeremiah 22:11

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Jeremiah 22:11 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For thus saith Jehovah touching Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, [and] who went forth out of this place: He shall not return thither any more.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For thus saith Jehovah touching Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, [and] who went forth out of this place: He shall not return thither any more.
Jeremiah 22:11 — American Standard Version

Context — Jeremiah 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
11For thus saith Jehovah touching Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, [and] who went forth out of this place: He shall not return thither any more.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For thus saith the Lord touching Shallum, etc.] Not Shallum the fourth son of Josiah, (<130315>1 Chronicles 3:15); for it is not likely that he should immediately succeed his father; nor Zedekiah, as Jarchi; nor Jeconiah, as Kimchi; but Jehoahaz, as Aben Ezra; who seems to have had several names, as Johanan, (<130315>1 Chronicles 3:15); and Shallum here: the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father; the same is said of Jehoahaz, (<143601>2 Chronicles 36:1); which went forth out of this place; out of Jerusalem, being put down there from his throne by Pharaohnecho, and carried by him into Egypt, (<143603>2 Chronicles 36:3,4); he shall not return thither any more;…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“In the two foregoing prophecies Jeremiah stated the general principle on which depend the rise and downfall of kings and nations. He now adds for Zedekiah’s warning the history of three thrones which were not established. The first is that of Shallum the successor of Josiah, who probably took the name of Jehoahaz on his accession (see the marginal references notes). Jeremiah 22:10 The dead - i. e., Josiah 2 Chronicles 35:25. That goeth away - Rather, that is gone away. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Shallum - Most think that this Shallum was Jehoahaz. Went forth - He was carried away from Jerusalem presently after he was set up, imprisoned at Riblah, and died in Egypt. Jeremiah 22:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Shallum: Ch1 3:15; Ch2 28:12, Ch2 34:22, Ch2 36:1-4, Jehoahaz Jeremiah 22:12”
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