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Jer. 22:3 The king and those with him are not to use their power for personal advantage, but are to rule in justice and righteousness. “Justice” means making right decisions according to God’s commands and case laws. “Righteousness” means doing what is correct according to God’s moral standards (see 4:2; 9:24). deliver. Rescue from harm. This passage spells out the responsibilities of the ideal king over God’s people (see 7:6; contrast 22:13, 15). The messianic King will carry this out (23:5; 33:15).
Jer. 22:4 obey this word. To protect the weak (v. 3), which is a major role of kings. then there shall enter. If David’s descendants would turn to the Lord, they would continue to rule Judah. The prophecies of destruction were conditional; the exile was not inevitable.
Jer. 22:7 destroyers . . . shall cut down your choicest cedars. Like the temple (Ps. 74:4–8), David’s lineage will be cut down (Ps. 89:38–45).
Jer. 22:11 Shallum. Another name for Jehoahaz, who reigned for just three months in 609 b.c. (2 Kings 23:31–33). He followed Josiah (640–609).
Jer. 22:13–14 Jehoiakim (609–598 b.c.) built a palace for himself while his people suffered. He required his subjects to work on the project without compensation. Contrast this with v. 3.
Jer. 22:24 Coniah. Another name for Jehoiachin, who ruled three months (598–597 b.c.); also called Jeconiah (24:1). Babylon removed him and put Zedekiah (597–587 b.c.) in power. Jehoiachin was later treated well in exile (52:31–34; 2 Kings 24:8–9; 25:27–30). signet ring. Used to imprint a person’s signature and thus represent his authority (Hag. 2:23).
Jer. 22:29–30 Judah (the land) must understand that David’s descendants will cease to rule Judah. none of his offspring. This raises a severe problem: Will God keep his promise made in 2 Sam. 7:16? If so, how? See Jer. 23:5–6.
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