22 King Jehoiakim, however, sent Elnathan son of Akbor to Egypt, along with some other men.

Other Translations of Jeremiah 26:22

King James Version

22 And Jehoiakim the king sent men into Egypt, namely, Elnathan the son of Achbor, and certain men with him into Egypt.

English Standard Version

22 Then King Jehoiakim sent to Egypt certain men, Elnathan the son of Achbor and others with him,

The Message

22 King Jehoiakim sent Elnathan son of Achbor with a posse of men after him.

New King James Version

22 Then Jehoiakim the king sent men to Egypt: Elnathan the son of Achbor, and other men who went with him to Egypt.

New Living Translation

22 Then King Jehoiakim sent Elnathan son of Acbor to Egypt along with several other men to capture Uriah.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jeremiah 26:22

Commentary on Jeremiah 26:16-24

(Read Jeremiah 26:16-24)

When secure sinners are threatened with taking away the Spirit of God, and the kingdom of God, it is what is warranted from the word of God. Hezekiah who protected Micah, prospered. Did Jehoiakim, who slew Urijah, prosper? The examples of bad men, and the bad consequences of their sins, should deter from what is evil. Urijah was faithful in delivering his message, but faulty in leaving his work. And the Lord was pleased to permit him to lose his life, while Jeremiah was protected in danger. Those are safest who most simply trust in the Lord, whatever their outward circumstances may be; and that He has all men's hearts in his hands, encourages us to trust him in the way of duty. He will honour and recompense those who show kindness to such as are persecuted for his sake.