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Jeremiah 22:15

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 22:15

Verse 15 of 30

Scripture focus

Shalt thou reign, because thou closest [thyself] in cedar? did not thy father eat and drink, and do judgment and justice, [and] then [it was] well with him?

Jeremiah 22:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 22:15

Theological / Devotional

Thou closest thyself in cedar. Literally, “because thou competest in cedar.” The same Hebrew word translated “closest” here is translated “contend” in ch. 12:5. In other words, Jeremiah rebukes Jehoiakim for endeavoring to outdo the magnificence proudly displayed by others.

Did not thy father? A reference to Jehoiakim’s father, Josiah, who enjoyed a normal, well-balanced life of judgment and “justice [literally, righteousness].” His was an inner greatness that far surpassed the outer glory of Jehoiakim’s palaces.

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