Jeremiah 11:13

"Then the cities of Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem will go and cry to the gods to which they offer incense, but they will not save them at all in the time of their trouble."

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 11:13, the prophet describes a scenario where the people of Judah and Jerusalem turn to other gods for help during times of crisis, despite having made offerings to these deities. This verse highlights the irony that such reliance on false gods would be futile; when trouble comes, these gods will not provide any relief or salvation. This passage underscores the importance of adhering to the covenant with Yahweh and warns against seeking protection from other deities, emphasizing that only through faithful allegiance to God can true deliverance be found.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

That shameful thing -i. e., Baal; public establishment of idolatry, such as actually took place in the reign of Manasseh (2 Chronicles 33:3. Contrast2 Kings 18:4).

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