Jeremiah 27
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 27 of 52
Chapter Summary
He prophesies the subduing of the neighbor kings to Nebuchadnezzar. He exhorts them to yield. The rest of the vessels will to go Babylon.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
The prophet to whom Jehovah's word comes; commanded to wear bonds and yokes as a sign to the nations.
King of Babylon, called Jehovah's servant, into whose hand Jehovah has given all these lands.
King of Judah whom Jeremiah urges to bring his neck into Babylon's yoke and live.
King of Judah, son of Josiah, named in the dating of the prophecy and as Jeconiah's father.
Son of Jehoiakim, exiled to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar along with Judah's nobles.
Former king of Judah, named as the father of Jehoiakim in the opening verse.
Timeline
God commands Jeremiah to wear a yoke of bonds and to send a message to the kings of Edom, Moab, Ammon, Tyre, and Sidon, instructing them to submit their necks to Nebuchadnezzar or face destruction.
Jeremiah 27:1-11Jeremiah urges King Zedekiah to serve the king of Babylon and live. He warns the priests and people not to listen to false prophets claiming the temple vessels will quickly be returned from Babylon.
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