Jeremiah 34:5
“But thou shalt die in peace: and with the burnings of thy fathers, the former kings which were before thee, so shall they burn odours for thee; and they will lament thee, saying, Ah lord! for I have pronounced the word, saith the LORD.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But thou shall die in peace,.... Upon his bed, a natural death, and in good friendship with the king of Babylon; and, it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
In peace - See Jer 12:12 note. Burn odors - “Make a burning.” The burning was probably that of piles of wood, and spices…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Jeremiah 34:1-7
This prophecy concerning Zedekiah was delivered to Jeremiah, and by him to the parties concerned, before he was shut up…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
shall they make a burning Apparently some honorific burning of spices as an accompaniment of burial. See 2Ch 16:14; 2Ch…
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