Jer 22:20-30 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 20 Go up to Lebanon - Probably Anti-Libanus, which, together with Bashan and Abarim, which we here translate passages, were on the way by which the captives should be led out of their own country.

Jeremiah 22:20-30

Verse 20

Go up to Lebanon - Probably Anti-Libanus, which, together with Bashan and Abarim, which we here translate passages, were on the way by which the captives should be led out of their own country. Verse 21

I spake unto thee in thy prosperity - In all states and circumstances I warned thee by my prophets; and thou wilt only be ashamed of thy conduct when thou shalt be stripped of all thy excellencies, and reduced to poverty and disgrace, Jer 22:22. Verse 22

The wind shall eat up all thy pastors - A blast from God's mouth shall carry off thy kings, princes, prophets, and priests. Verse 23

How gracious shalt thou be - A strong irony. Verse 24

Though Coniah - Called Jeconiah, probably on ascending the throne. See on Jer 22:10 (note).

The signet upon my right hand - The most precious seal, ring, or armlet. Though dearer to me than the most splendid gem to its possessor. Verse 26

I will cast thee out, and thy mother - See all this fulfilled, 2Kgs 24:12, 2Kgs 24:13. All were carried by Nebuchadnezzar into captivity together. Verse 28

Is this man Coniah a despised broken idol? - These are probably the exclamations of the people, when they heard those solemn denunciations against their king and their country. Verse 29

O earth - These are the words of the prophet in reply: O land! unhappy land! desolated land! Hear the judgment of the Lord! Verse 30

Write ye this man childless - Though he had seven sons, 1Chr 3:17, yet having no successor, he is to be entered on the genealogical tables as one without children for none of his posterity ever sat on the throne of David.