Jeremiah 22:4
For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
Jeremiah 22:4 in other translations
| BSB | For if you will indeed carry out these commands, then kings who sit on David’s throne will enter through the gates of this palace riding on chariots and horses—they and their officials and their people. |
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| WEB | For if you do this thing indeed, then kings sitting on David’s throne will enter in by the gates of this house, riding in chariots and on horses—they, their servants, and their people. |
| ASV | For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people. |
| YLT | For, if ye certainly do this thing, Then come in by the gates of this house Have kings sitting for David on his throne, Riding on chariot, and on horses, He, and his servants, and his people. |
| DARBY | For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in through the gates of this house kings sitting in the place of David upon his throne, riding in chariots and on horses, — he, and his servants, and his people. |
| BBE | For if you truly do this, then there will come in through the doors of this house kings seated on the seat of David, going in carriages and on horseback, he and his servants and his people |
| Webster | For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter, by the gates of this house, kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people. |
What does Jeremiah 22:4 mean?
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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Jeremiah 22:1-9
Justice is recommended, and destruction threatened in case of disobedience. (Jr 22:1-9) The captivity of Jehoiakim, and the end of Jeconiah. (Jr 22:10-19) The doom of the royal family. (Jr 22:20-30) Verses 1-9 The king of Judah is spoken to, as sitting upon the throne of David, the man after God's own heart. Let him follow his example, that he may have the benefit of the promises made to him. The way to preserve a…
Jeremiah 22:4 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Jeremiah 22:4
- Jeremiah 17:25
Then shall there enter into the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for ever.
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17:25
upon the throne of David. Heb. for David upon his throne.
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Context
- Jeremiah 22:3
Thus saith the Lord; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.
- Jeremiah 22:4
For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
- Jeremiah 22:5
But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.
Jeremiah 22:4 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque si efectivamente hiciereis esta palabra, los reyes que en lugar de David se sientan sobre su trono, entrarán montados en carros y en caballos por las puertas de esta casa, ellos, y sus criados, y su pueblo. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Car si en effet vous accomplissez fidèlement cette parole, alors les rois qui sont assis à la place de David sur son trône entreront par les portes de cette maison, montés sur des chars et sur des chevaux, – lui, et ses serviteurs, et son peuple. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn wenn ihr dieses Wort wirklich tun werdet, so werden durch die Tore dieses Hauses Könige einziehen, welche auf dem Throne Davids sitzen auf Wagen fahrend und auf Rossen reitend, er und seine Knechte und sein Volk. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Si enim facientes feceritis verbum istud, ingredientur per portas domus hujus reges sedentes de genere David super thronum ejus, et ascendentes currus et equos, ipsi, et servi, et populus eorum. |