John Trapp on Jeremiah 39:13-14
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Jeremiah39:13-14
Ver. 13. So Nebuzaradan, &c.] Theſe, who before were ſo active in deſtroying the City, are now no leſſe active in honouring the good Prophet. All things work together for good to the godly: their greateſt enemies ſhall one day do them honour.
Ver: 14. They ſent and took Jeremiah] But why did they not alſo looſe him from his bonds? chap. 40.1.
And committed him unto Gedaliah] Who being a chieftain among the Jews, fell to the Chaldees (as it may ſeem) before the City was taken, according to Jeremy's counſel: and is now ſet over the land, and hath the Prophet Jeremiah committed to his care.
The ſon of Ahikam] Who had reſcued the Prophet, chap. 26.24. See the Note there.
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