Jeremiah 45

This prophecy was occasioned by the danger Baruch had incurred, by copying out a collection of all Jeremiah’s prophecies, by his direction. (See xxxvi. 4. 2C.) The design of it is to comfort Baruch against the apprehensions his fears suggested to him, by letting him know, that in these general calamities which should involve his own nation, together with the neighbouring countries, God would take him into his especial protection. The Scptuagint, according to the Vatican copy, place this prophecy at the conclusion of the book, immediately before the fifty-second chapter.

Jeremiah 45:1

rrllEN he had written these words in a book at the mouth of Jeremiah. Sec xxxvi. 1. 4. 32,

Jeremiah 45:3

TJie Lord hath added grief to my sorrow. The sorrow which I. felt. for the threatcnings denounced against my country and religion, are increased by my own troubles, being sought after by the king’s command, in order to be put to death. (Sec xxxvi. 2C.),

Jeremiah 45:4

Tliat which I have built ivill I break down, &c. The land and people which have so long flourished under the peculiar care of my providence, I resolve now to give up to utter destruction. (Compare xxxi. 28.)

Jeremiah 45:5

And.seekest thou great things for thyself? Seek them not. Dost thou aspire to honour and dignity in a time of common calamity? (Compare 2 Kings v. 2C.) Behold, I will bring evil upon all flesh.] See the note on xxv. 26. But thy life will I give unto thee for a prey.] See the note on xxi. 9.