Zedekiah

At this point, Jeremiah was under house arrest at the word of Zedekiah—the king of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, whose army had Jerusalem under siege.

Puzzlements & Predicaments of the Bible Linda Washington 2007

At this point, Jeremiah was under house arrest at the word of Zedekiah—the king of Judah appointed by Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, whose army had Jerusalem under siege.

Puzzlements & Predicaments of the Bible Linda Washington 2007

The prophecy (Jer 34: 1-7) as to Zedekiah is an amplification of that in

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible 1871

Zedekiah is dead, who drank the dregs of all the ages that went before him, that is, who suffered for the sins of his ancestors, the measure of iniquity being filled up in his days.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

Jeremiah's power to reverse the sentence God had passed upon Zedekiah, but it was in Zedekiah's power to reverse the sentence which the princes had given against him; and therefore, since he thought him fit to be used as a prophet, he would not think him fit to be abused as the worst of malefactors.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

Zedekiah is the prince of Israel, to whom the prophet here, in God's name, addresses himself; and, if he had not spoken in God's name, he would not have spoken so boldly, so bluntly; for is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked?

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

And, if one would admit a mistake any where, it should be here, for Zedekiah is mentioned again (v. 12), and the next prophecy is dated the same year, and said to be in the beginning of the reign of

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

Zedekiah is concerned to keep it private, not so much for Jeremiah's safety (for he knew the princes could do him no hurt without his permission), but for his own reputation.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

Zedekiah is to be commended for his, and it shows that he had some good in him, some sense of his need of God's favour and of his own unworthiness to ask it for himself, and some value for good people and good ministers, who had an interest in

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721

Jeremiah's life and comfort are in Zedekiah's hand, and he has now a petition to present to him for his favour, and yet, having this opportunity, he tells him plainly that there is a word from the Lord, but no word of comfort for him or his people: Thou shalt be delivered into the hand of the king of Babylon.

Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi) 1721