Jeremiah 22:18-23
Summary for Jer 22:18-23: 22:18-23 a God delivered his verdict against Jehoiakim’s terrible sins. Neither his family nor his subjects would mourn for him.22:19 b Jehoiakim died in disgrace (see study note on 2 Kgs 24:6).
22:20 c Jehoiakim might have believed that the nation’s close neighbors, including Lebanon and Bashan, would support him in a time of crisis. They could not, because the Babylonians had already destroyed them.
• Bashan was in the regions east of the Jordan river.
22:22 d The days of prosperity were gone, and chaos enveloped Judah. Like a wind sweeping through the land, the Babylonians would defeat Judah’s allies and take many captives.
• Surely then you will see: Royal self-delusions would be swept aside and the consequences of wickedness would cause the king to be ashamed.
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