Jeremiah 22:1
Prophecies against the Kings of Judah
221 This is what the Lord says: "Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and proclaim this message there:
Other Translations of Jeremiah 22:1
King James Version
Prophecies against the Kings of Judah
221 Thus saith the Lord; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,
English Standard Version
Prophecies against the Kings of Judah
221 Thus says the Lord: "Go down to the house of the king of Judah and speak there this word,
The Message
Prophecies against the Kings of Judah
221 God's orders: "Go to the royal palace and deliver this Message.
New King James Version
Prophecies against the Kings of Judah
221 Thus says the Lord: "Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and there speak this word,
New Living Translation
Prophecies against the Kings of Judah
221 This is what the Lord said to me: "Go over and speak directly to the king of Judah. Say to him,
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1
Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1-9
(Read Jeremiah 22:1-9)
The king of Judah is spoken to, as sitting upon the throne of David, the man after God's own heart. Let him follow his example, that he may have the benefit of the promises made to him. The way to preserve a government, is to do the duty of it. But sin will be the ruin of the houses of princes, as well as of meaner men. And who can contend with destroyers of God's preparing? God destroys neither persons, cities, nor nations, except for sin; even in this world he often makes it plain for what crimes he sends punishment; and it will be clear at the day of judgement.