2 Kings 25:24
“And Gedaliah sware to them, and to their men, and said unto them, Fear not to be the servants of the Chaldees: dwell in the land, and serve the king of Babylon; and it shall be well with you.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
As rebels against the Babylonian king, their lives were forfeit. Gedaliah pledged himself to them by oath, that, if they…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Gedaliah sware to them - He pledged himself in the most solemn manner to encourage and protect them.
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 sware to them He gave them a most solemn promise that they should enjoy the security which he expected under…
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