Jeremiah 39:14 - Exposition

Gedaliah, whose father had already befriended the prophet on a serious occasion ( Jeremiah 26:24 ), and who, according to Jeremiah 40:5 , had been appointed (though himself a Jew) Babylonian "governor over the cities of Judah," is directed to carry him (Jeremiah) home , or rather, into the house; obviously some house close by is meant—either Gedaliah's temporary dwelling or the royal palace. This statement conflicts (see introduction) with that in Jeremiah 40:1-5 , but only as to the time when Jeremiah was liberated. The latter narrative being more explicit, deserves the preference. Thus Jeremiah dwelt among the people; i.e. could go in and out at his pleasure.