Jeremiah 36:25

Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 36:25

BSB
Even though Elnathan, Delaiah, and Gemariah urged the king not to burn the scroll, he would not listen to them.
AKJV
Nevertheless Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.
CPDV
Yet truly, Elnathan, and Delaiah, and Gemariah contradicted the king, so that he might not burn the book. But he did not listen to them.
ERV
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the roll: but he would not hear them.
NHEB
Moreover Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah had made intercession to the king that he would not burn the scroll; but he would not hear them.
SMT
And also Elnathan and Delaiah and Gemariah supplicated to the king not to burn the roll: and he heard to them not.

Commentary for Jeremiah 36:25

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 36:25
Summary
Some officials plead with king to spare the scroll
Place
Winterhouse in Jerusalem
Event
Officials request mercy from king
Estimated Time Period
c. 605 BC
Category
Narrative