In counselling not to weep for the dead king (Josiah), but for the departed one (Joahaz), Jeremiah does not mean merely to bewail the lot of the king carried ...

What does Jeremiah 22:11 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of ...

God takes notice of the wrong done by the greatest of men to their poor servants and labourers, and will repay those, in justice, that will not in justice pay ...

The verse conveys God's declaration regarding Shallum's reign as king. The emphasis on Shallum not being able to return to his place suggests a clear judgment ...

The LORD says about Shallum [a] son of Josiah, who succeeded his father as king of Judah but has gone from this place: “He will never return.

This verse serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of leadership that strays from divine principles. Throughout the history of Judah, the rulers were ...

NIV For this is what the Lord says about Shallum son of Josiah, who succeeded his father as king of Judah but has gone from this place: "He will never return.

This is what the LORD says about King Josiah's son Shallum, who succeeded his father as king of Judah and left this place: He will never come back here again.

11For this is what the Lord says about Jehoahaz, who succeeded his father, King Josiah, and was taken away as a captive: 'He will never return. 12He will die ...

Jeremiah warned the king that repentance and the doing of justice would be rewarded; rejection would be punished.