Jer 36:12 | JFB | STEP | 12. scribe's chamber-- an apartment in the palace occupied by the secretary of state. princes-- holding a counsel of state at the time. Elnathan-- who had already been an instrument of evil in Jehoiakim's hand ( , ). Hananiah-- the false prophet ( ).

‏ Jeremiah 36:12

12. scribe's chamber--an apartment in the palace occupied by the secretary of state.

princes--holding a counsel of state at the time.

Elnathan--who had already been an instrument of evil in Jehoiakim's hand (Jr 26:22, 23).

Hananiah--the false prophet (Jr 28:10-17).