Barnes' Notes on Jeremiah 22:12

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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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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