Jeremiah 22
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 22 of 52
Chapter Summary
He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats. The judgment of Shallum, of Jehoiakim, and of Coniah.
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People & Context
Jeremiah is sent to the king's palace to demand justice for the plundered, aliens, orphans, and widows. Obedience ensures the continuation of David's …
Jeremiah prophesies concerning King Shallum (Jehoahaz), son of Josiah, stating the people should weep for him rather than the dead, because he will di…
Jeremiah rebukes King Jehoiakim for building a luxurious cedar palace through oppression and injustice, contrasting him with his righteous father Josi…
Timeline
Jeremiah is sent to the king's palace to demand justice for the plundered, aliens, orphans, and widows. Obedience ensures the continuation of David's throne, but disobedience guarantees the palace will become a ruin.
Jeremiah 22:1-9Jeremiah prophesies concerning King Shallum (Jehoahaz), son of Josiah, stating the people should weep for him rather than the dead, because he will die in exile and never see his homeland again.
Jeremiah 22:10-12Jeremiah rebukes King Jehoiakim for building a luxurious cedar palace through oppression and injustice, contrasting him with his righteous father Josiah. He prophesies Jehoiakim will receive the burial of an ass, dragged and thrown outside Jerusalem.
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