* Jeremiah.
The princes seem to have wholly neglected Jeremiah, till on
this occasion they wanted his sanction to their purpose of
going to Egypt. In order to induce him to favour them, they
applied to him with one consent, in the most respectful and
plausible manner: they used language to prepossess him with a
favourable opinion of them, and to move his compassion; and,
in words expressing great humility, they entreated his prayers
in their behalf, and that he would enquire of the Lord what he
would have them to do. The prophet readily acquiesced; and
doubted not but that he should receive an answer from God,
which he would unreservedly declare to them; and they called
the Lord to witness that they would implicitly follow his
directions.
* I will pray.
Ex 8:29 1Sa 12:23 Ro 10:1
* whatsoever.
23:28 1Ki 22:14-16 2Ch 18:13-15 Eze 2:7
* I will keep.
1Sa 3:17,18 Ps 40:10 Ac 20:20,27
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