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Selected Verse: Jeremiah 39:12 - King James

Verse	Translation	Text
Jer 39:12	King James	Take him, and look well to him, and do him no harm; but do unto him even as he shall say unto thee.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
look well to him--Hebrew, "set thine eyes upon him"; provide for his well-being.

A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]

look well to him--Hebrew, "set thine eyes upon him"; provide for his well-being.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]
Take him - It is probable, that Nebuchadnezzar had been informed, Jeremiah had constantly told the king, that the Chaldeans should take the city, and as steadily persuaded both the king and princes to surrender it to them.

Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65]

Take him - It is probable, that Nebuchadnezzar had been informed, Jeremiah had constantly told the king, that the Chaldeans should take the city, and as steadily persuaded both the king and princes to surrender it to them.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826
Take him - look well to him - Nebuchadnezzar had heard that this prophet had foretold his capture of the city, and had frequently used all his influence to induce Zedekiah to pay the tribute, and not rebel against him; and on this account would be inclined to show the prophet especial favor.

Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826

Take him - look well to him - Nebuchadnezzar had heard that this prophet had foretold his capture of the city, and had frequently used all his influence to induce Zedekiah to pay the tribute, and not rebel against him; and on this account would be inclined to show the prophet especial favor.

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