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Jer. 37:1 Zedekiah. Reigned c. 597–586 b.c. Coniah. Another name for Jehoiachin, who reigned for only three months in 598–597 b.c. (2 Kings 24:8–9); also called Jeconiah (Jer. 24:1). He was removed in keeping with the prophecy in 36:30.
Jer. 37:2 A new ruler did not bring a new attitude toward God’s words.
Jer. 37:5–9 Egypt marched against Babylon c. 588 b.c., drawing the Babylonians away from Jerusalem. But God’s word for Zedekiah is that Babylon will come back. Believing anything else is self-deception.
Jer. 37:14 Despite Jeremiah’s denials and his long track record of truth-telling, Irijah detained him and brought him to the officials (26:10–24).
Jer. 37:15 enraged. At Jeremiah’s teaching and denial (36:29).
Jer. 37:16 dungeon cells. The phrase refers to either a cell in a cistern (see note on 38:6) or a vaulted room underground. Either option indicates a damp, unhealthy place.
Jer. 37:17 Desperate for good news (21:1–2), Zedekiah sends for Jeremiah, only to learn that God’s word remains one of judgment.
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