Jeremiah 2:36 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria. Why gaddest thou about - When they had departed from the Lord, they sought foreign alliances for support.

1. The Assyrians 2 Chronicles 28:13-21; but they injured instead of helping them.

2. The Egyptians: but in this they were utterly disappointed, and were ashamed of their confidence.

See Jeremiah 37:7-8 (note), for the fulfillment of this prediction.

Jeremiah 2:36

36 Why gaddest thou about so much to change thy way? thou also shalt be ashamed of Egypt, as thou wast ashamed of Assyria.