Jer 22:13, 25:14 | JFB | e4.org | 13. Not only did Jehoiakim tax the people ( ) for Pharaoh's tribute, but also took their forced labor, without pay, for building a splendid palace; in violation of . Compare . God will repay in justice those who will not in justice pay those whom they employ.

‏ Jeremiah 22:13

13. Not only did Jehoiakim tax the people (2Ki 23:35) for Pharaoh's tribute, but also took their forced labor, without pay, for building a splendid palace; in violation of Le 19:13; De 24:14, 15. Compare Mic 3:10; Hab 2:9; Jas 5:4. God will repay in justice those who will not in justice pay those whom they employ.

‏ Jeremiah 25:14

14. serve themselves— (Jer 27:7; 30:8; 34:10). Avail themselves of their services as slaves.

them also—the Chaldees, who heretofore have made other nations their slaves, shall themselves also in their turn be slaves to them. MAURER translates, "shall impose servitude on them, even them."

recompense them—namely, the Chaldees and other nations against whom Jeremiah had prophesied (Jer 25:13), as having oppressed the Jews.

their deeds—rather, "deed," namely, their bad treatment of the Jews (Jer 50:29; 51:6, 24; compare 2Ch 36:17).