Jer 22:13, Eze 22:27, Hab 2:12 | JFB | STEP | 13. Not only did Jehoiakim tax the people ( ) for Pharaoh's tribute, but also took their forced labor, without pay, for building a splendid palace; in violation of ; , . Compare ; ; . God will repay in justice those who will not in justice pay those whom they employ.

‏ Jeremiah 22:13

13. Not only did Jehoiakim tax the people (2Ki 23:35) for Pharaoh's tribute, but also took their forced labor, without pay, for building a splendid palace; in violation of Le 19:13; De 24:14, 15. Compare Mi 3:10; Ha 2:9; Jas 5:4. God will repay in justice those who will not in justice pay those whom they employ.

‏ Ezekiel 22:27

27. princes--who should have employed the influence of their position for the people's welfare, made "gain" their sole aim.

wolves--notorious for fierce and ravening cruelty (Mi 3:2, 3, 9-11; Joh 10:12).

‏ Habakkuk 2:12

12. buildeth a town with blood--namely, Babylon rebuilt and enlarged by blood-bought spoils (compare Da 4:30).