Jeremiah 22:24 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Bible Comments

Though Coniah, &c.— Houbigant reads Jeconiah instead of Coniah, See the note on Jeremiah 22:11. The expression though he were the signet, &c. is proverbial, and signifies, "Though he were most dear and valuable to me, yet would I not spare him, on account of his iniquity." See Haggai 2:23. The ring was frequently worn in ancient days as a mark of sovereignty. When Alexander died, he gave his ring to Perdiccas, thus as it were marking him out for a successor.

Jeremiah 22:24

24 As I live, saith the LORD, though Coniah the son of Jehoiakim king of Judah were the signet upon my right hand, yet would I pluck thee thence;