Jer 22:13, 15 | 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 22:15

15. closest thyself—rather, "thou viest," that is, art emulous to surpass thy forefathers in the magnificence of thy palaces.

eat and drink—Did not Josiah, thy father, enjoy all that man really needs for his bodily wants? Did he need to build costly palaces to secure his throne? Nay, he did secure it by "judgment and justice"; whereas thou, with all thy luxurious building, sittest on a tottering throne.

then—on that account, therefore.