Jeremiah:21

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* Verse 1-10 - When the siege had begun , Zedekiah sent to ask of Jeremiah respecting the event . In times of distress and danger , men often seek those to counsel and pray for them , whom , at other times , they despise and oppose ; but they only seek deliverance from punishment . When professors continue in disobedience , presuming upon outward privileges , let them be told that the Lord will prosper his open enemies against them . As the king and his princes would not surrender , the people are exhorted to do so . No sinner on earth is left without a Refuge , who really desires one ; but the way of life is humbling , it requires self-denial , and exposes to difficulties . * Verse 11-14 - The wickedness of the king and his family was the worse because of their relation to David . They were urged to act with justice , at once , lest the Lord 's anger should be unquenchable . If God be for us , who can be against us ? But if he be against us , who can do any thing for us ? **** Matthew Henry 's Commentary ****

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