Jeremiah 21
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 52
Chapter Summary
Zedekiah sends to Jeremiah to inquire about Nebuchadnezzar's war. Jeremiah pretells a hard siege and miserable captivity.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King of Judah who sends to inquire of Jehovah through Jeremiah during Nebuchadnezzar's siege
The prophet who receives Jehovah's word and tells Zedekiah of the coming defeat and the way of life and death
Official sent by Zedekiah, with Zephaniah, to inquire of Jeremiah (v1)
Son of Maaseiah the priest, sent by Zedekiah with Pashur to inquire of Jeremiah (v1)
King of Babylon warring against Jerusalem, into whose hand Jehovah will give the city (v2,7)
Timeline
King Zedekiah sends Pashhur (son of Melchiah) and Zephaniah to Jeremiah to inquire if Jehovah will perform wonders to drive away King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon who is besieging them.
Jeremiah 21:1-2Jeremiah replies that God Himself will fight against the city with plague, sword, and famine. He sets before the people a choice: stay in the city and die, or surrender to the Chaldeans and live.
Jeremiah 21:3-10Jeremiah commands the royal house of Judah to execute proper justice every morning and protect the oppressed, lest God's fury break out like an unquenchable fire upon the city.
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