Jer 32:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. Baruch-- Jeremiah's amanuensis and agent ( , &c.). before all-- In sales everything clandestine was avoided; publicity was required. So here, in the court of prison, where Jeremiah was confined, there were soldiers and others, who had free access to him, present ( ).

‏ Jeremiah 32:12

12. Baruch--Jeremiah's amanuensis and agent (Jr 36:4, &c.).

before all--In sales everything clandestine was avoided; publicity was required. So here, in the court of prison, where Jeremiah was confined, there were soldiers and others, who had free access to him, present (Jr 38:1).