Jeremiah 42:7
And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the Lord came unto Jeremiah. Abarbinel thinks it was on the tenth day of the seventh month, the day of atonement, that the answer was returned; but…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
After ten days - On previous occasions Jeremiah when consulted answered at once Jer 21:3. The present delay (compare Jer 28:12) was probably granted by God in order to free the minds of the people…
We have here the answer which Jeremiah was sent to deliver to those who employed him to ask counsel of God.
I. It did not come immediately, not till ten days after, Jer 42:7. They were thus long held…