Jeremiah 20:1

"Jeremiah."

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 20:1, the prophet begins by addressing himself as "Jeremiah," a stark self-identification that underscores his role and the gravity of his divine commission. For the original audience, this would have highlighted Jeremiah's personal stake in the prophetic message—a reminder that he was not just delivering words but experiencing them firsthand, which adds weight to his warnings against the idolatry and moral decline plaguing Judah.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Pashur, the father probably of the Gedaliah mentioned inJeremiah 38:1, was the head of the 16th course (shift) of priests (marginal reference); the other PashurJeremiah 21:1belonged to the fifth course, the sons of Melchiah. Both these houses returned in great strength from the exile. SeeEzra 2:37-38. Chief governor -Or, “deputy governor.” The Nagid or governer of the temple was the high priest1 Chronicles 9:11, and Pashur was his Pakid, i. e., deputy (seeJeremiah 1:10note). Zephaniah held this officeJeremiah 29:26, and his relation to the high priest is exactly defined2 Kings 25:18;Jeremiah 52:24.

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