John Trapp on Jeremiah 2:16-17

Ver. 16. Alſo the children of Noph and Tahapanes] Two chief Cities of Egypt, the Inhabitants whereof were ſaid to be moſt effeminate and ſervile fellows: even theſe ſhall overtop thee,Hero dot. l. 2. knock thee down as an Ox by a blow on the brain-pan, and make havock of thoſe things, that thou holdeſt the chiefeſt and moſt deſirable.

Gen. 42.22.Ver. 17. Haſt thou not procured this to thy ſelf?] The ſame may the Lord ſay to every ſufferer: and further add, Did not I warn you ſaying, Sin not againſt the childe? Oh do not this abominable thing! your iniquities will undoubtedly be your ruine, &c.

When he led thee by the way] The way that is called holy, the high-way to heaven: fitly here oppoſed to thoſe by-waies of carnal wiſdom, mentioned in the following verſes.