Jeremiah 51:64

“And thou shall say, etc.] Not only use the above sign and ceremony, but explain the meaning of it to those of his friends who might accompany him; and what he said was in the name of the Lord, as the form and manner in which the following words are delivered show: thus shall Babylon sink, and shall not rise from the evil that I will bring upon her; as this book, with the stone bound to it, does, and shall no more rise than that can; the evil of punishment brought on Babylon will sink her to such a degree, that she will never be able to bear up under it; but be so depressed by it as never to rise to her former state and grandeur any more: and they shall be weary; the inhabitants of it, and…”

“they shall be weary--The Babylonians shall be worn out, so as not to be able to recover their strength. Thus far . . . Jeremiah--Hence it is to be inferred that the last chapter is not included in Jeremiah's writings but was added by some inspired man, mainly at 2Ki. 24:18-25:30 to explain and confirm what precedes [CALVIN]. (See on Jer 51:64). Jeremiah, having already (thirty-ninth and fortieth chapters) given the history in the proper place, was not likely to repeat it here. Its canonical authority as inspired is shown by its being in the Septuagint version. It contains the capture and burning of Jerusalem, &c., Zedekiah's punishment, and the better treatment of Jehoiachin under…”

“Historical appendix. In his fourth year Zedekiah journeyed to Babylon either to obtain some favor from Nebuchadnezzar, or because he was summoned to be present on some state occasion. Jeremiah took the opportunity of sending to the exiles at Babylon this prophecy. Jeremiah 51:59 Seraiah - Brother to Baruch. A quiet prince - literally, “prince of the resting place, i. e., quartermaster.” It was his business to ride forward each day, and select the place where the king would halt and pass the night. Jeremiah 51:60 In a book - literally, in one book, on one scroll of parchment. Jeremiah 51:61 And shalt see, and shalt read - Or, then see that thou read etc. Jeremiah 51:62-64 The sinking of the…”

“Weary - With that weight of judgment which shall be upon them. The words - The prophetical words of Jeremiah; for the matter of the next chapter is historical, and the book of Lamentations is not prophetical. Next: Jeremiah Chapter 52”

“Thus shall: Jer 51:42, Jer 25:27; Nah 1:8, Nah 1:9; Rev 14:8, Rev 18:2, Rev 18:21 they shall: Jer 51:58; Hab 2:13; Psa 76:12 Thus far: Job 31:40; Psa 72:20 Next: Jeremiah Chapter 52”