Jeremiah 37

Jeremiah 37:1-21

1-5. The general position.

1. Coniah] see on Jeremiah 22:24. Whom] referring to Zedekiah.
2. Zephaniah] see on Jeremiah 21:1.
3. This refers to the temporary raising of the siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonians on the approach of an Egyptian army under Pharaoh-Hophra. He either retired or was defeated, for the siege was soon renewed. 6-10. The return of the Chaldeans foretold. 11-15. Jeremiah imprisoned.
4. To separate himself thence] RV ’to receive his portion there,‘probably referring to an allotment of communal land at Anathoth. In the midst of the people] there was naturally a rush to get out of the city on account of the confinement as well as the scarcity of provisions. 16-21. The king takes compassion on Jeremiah.
5. Cabins] RV ‘cells.’
6. Secretly] dreading in his weakness the interference of the princes.
7. See on Jeremiah 32:2.