Jer 34:1-7 | JFB | STEP | The prophecy ( ) as to Zedekiah is an amplification of that in , in consequence of which Jeremiah was then shut up in the court of the prison. The prophecy ( ) refers to the Jews, who, afraid of the capture of the city, had, in obedience to the law, granted freedom to their servants at the end of seven years, but on the intermission of the siege forced them back into bondage. 1. Jerusalem and ... all the cities thereof-- (see on ). It was amazing blindness in the king, that, in such a desperate position, he should reject admonition.

‏ Jeremiah 34:1-7

CHAPTER 34 Jr 34:1-22. Captivity of Zedekiah and the People Foretold for Their Disobedience and Perfidy.

The prophecy (Jr 34:1-7) as to Zedekiah is an amplification of that in Jr 32:1-5, in consequence of which Jeremiah was then shut up in the court of the prison. The prophecy (Jr 34:8-22) refers to the Jews, who, afraid of the capture of the city, had, in obedience to the law, granted freedom to their servants at the end of seven years, but on the intermission of the siege forced them back into bondage.

1. Jerusalem and ... all the cities thereof--(see on Jr 19:15). It was amazing blindness in the king, that, in such a desperate position, he should reject admonition.

3. (Jr 32:4).

4-5. Mitigation of Zedekiah's punishment.

7. these ... retained--alone (compare 2Ch 11:5, 9).