Jeremiah 22:11
For thus says the LORD concerning Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, and who went away from this place: “He shall return here no more,
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What’s striking here is that Shallum's name itself carries a heavy irony. While it can mean "requited" or "rewarded," the prophet uses it for a king whose reign is marked by downfall and exile, hinting that his future is not reward but judgment. The focus isn't just on his departure, but on the ominous significance of his very identity in the face of God's decree.
Jeremiah is addressing the people of Judah concerning the recent succession of kings after the death of the godly Josiah. The prophet focuses on Shallum, Josiah's son who reigned briefly in his father's stead, highlighting that he was taken away from Jerusalem and would never return. This judgment immediately sets the stage for a wider condemnation of Judah's rulers and the nation's future exile, emphasizing that even royal lineage offers no immunity from God's pronouncements.
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YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
The personal name of the covenant God of Israel. It denotes His self-existence, eternal nature, and His faithfulness to His redemptive covenant with His people.
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This passage describes the immediate historical events following Josiah's death, detailing how his son Shallum (also known as Jehoahaz) was deposed and exiled, directly illustrating the prophecy of not returning.
Jeremiah 22:13-17These verses continue the condemnation of Judah's kings, focusing on Jehoiakim, Shallum's successor, highlighting a pattern of unrighteousness and impending judgment that extends beyond Shallum's personal exile.
Ezekiel 19:1-4This prophetic lament uses the imagery of a captured lion cub to represent Jehoahaz (Shallum), powerfully conveying his tragic downfall and exile, mirroring the finality of Jeremiah's pronouncement.
Amos 5:1-2Amos also pronounces judgment on Israel, lamenting the 'virgin Israel' who will fall and not rise again, echoing Jeremiah's declaration of finality for Shallum's return.
cambridgeJeremiah 22:11: "For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:"
11 . Shallum ] See lntr. p. xiv. Shallum was probably the name which he bore before his accession. Other hypotheses to account for the name being here given to Jehoahaz are unlikely, e.g. (i) that it had reference to the shortness of his reign, as alluding to Shallum king of Israel, who w…
calvinJeremiah 22:11-12: "For thus saith the LORD touching Shallum the son of Josiah king of Judah, which reigned instead of Josiah his father, which went forth out of this place; He shall not return thither any more:"
- Quia sic dicit Jehova ad Sallum (vel, super Sallum) filium Josliae, regis Jehudah, qui regnat pro Josia patre suo, quando (rs', est quidem relativum, sed non dubito quin, sumatur hic pro adverbio temporis; et ideo obscuerant sensum interpretes, dum vertunt, qui egressus est, et cog…
What’s striking here is that Shallum's name itself carries a heavy irony. While it can mean "requited" or "rewarded," the prophet uses it for a king whose reign is marked by downfall and exile, hinting that his future is not reward but judgment. The focus isn't just on his departure, but on the ominous significance of his very identity in the face of God's decree.
Jeremiah is addressing the people of Judah concerning the recent succession of kings after the death of the godly Josiah. The prophet focuses on Shallum, Josiah's son who reigned briefly in his father's stead, highlighting that he was taken away from Jerusalem and would never return. This judgment immediately sets the stage for a wider condemnation of Judah's rulers and the nation's future exile, emphasizing that even royal lineage offers no immunity from God's pronouncements.
Jeremiah is addressing the people of Judah concerning the recent succession of kings after the death of the godly Josiah. The prophet focuses on Shallum, Josiah's son who reigned briefly in his father's stead, highlighting that he was taken away from Jerusalem and would never return. This judgment immediately sets the stage for a wider condemnation of Judah's rulers and the nation's future exile, emphasizing that even royal lineage offers no immunity from God's pronouncements.
"For thus says the LORD concerning Shallum the son of Josiah, king of Judah, who reigned instead of Josiah his father, and who went away from this place: “He shall return here no more," — What’s striking here is that Shallum's name itself carries a heavy irony. While it can mean "requited" or "rewarded," the prophet uses it for a king whose reign is marked by downfall and exile, hinti…
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