Jer 39:5 | JFB | STEP | 5. Riblah-- north of Palestine (see ; ). Hamath is identified by commentators with Antioch, in Syria, on the Orontes, called Epiphania, from Antiochus Epiphanes. gave judgment upon him-- literally, "spake judgments with him," that is, brought him to trial as a common criminal, not as a king. He had violated his oath ( ; ).

‏ Jeremiah 39:5

5. Riblah--north of Palestine (see Jr 1:14; Nu 34:11). Hamath is identified by commentators with Antioch, in Syria, on the Orontes, called Epiphania, from Antiochus Epiphanes.

gave judgment upon him--literally, "spake judgments with him," that is, brought him to trial as a common criminal, not as a king. He had violated his oath (Eze 17:13-19; 2Ch 36:13).