2 Kings 25:22
“And as for the people that remained in the land of Judah, whom Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had left, even over them he made Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, the son of Shaphan, ruler.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And all the people, both small and great,.... High and low, rich and poor, among whom were the king's daughters,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
We may be allowed to conjecture that Jeremiah, in gratitude for Ahikam’s service to himself Jer 26:24, recommended his…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Made Gedaliah - ruler - This was no regal dignity; he was only a sort of hind or overseer, appointed to regulate the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 25:22-30
In these verses we have,
I. The dispersion of the remaining people. The city of Jerusalem was quite laid waste. Some…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Gedaliah is made governor of the people remaining in Jerusalem. He is slain, and the people flee to Egypt (Not in…
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