24. this people--certain of the Jews, especially those who spoke with
Jeremiah in the court of the prison
(Jer 32:12; 38:1).
the two families--Judah and Israel.
before them--in their judgment. They suppose that I have utterly cast
off Israel so as to he no more a nation. The expression, "My people,"
of itself, shows God has not cast off Israel for ever.
JFB.
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