In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.swear. Heb. lift up the hand Ge 14:22 De 32:40 Re 10:5,6
healer. Heb. binder up Isa 58:12 Jer 14:19 La 2:13 Ho 5:13 6:1
neither bread. Princes and great men in the East, as Sir J. Chardin testifies, are obliged to have a great stock of clothes in readiness for presents on all occasions; and a great quantity of provisions for the table is equally necessary. Hence the person desired to undertake the government, alleges as an excuse that he is not able to support the dignity of his station. 1Ki 4:22,23 Ne 5:17,18
contrast this with Christ Isa 59:16

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