Jeremiah 21:2

"The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, when King Zedekiah sent to him Pashhur the son of Malchijah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah, the priest, saying,"

Key Reflection

This verse introduces a significant moment in Jeremiah's prophetic ministry, where he receives a message from the Lord at the request of King Zedekiah and certain priests. The context suggests that this divine word comes during a time when the king and religious leaders are seeking guidance or reassurance, highlighting the tension between human authority and God's authoritative voice in guiding the nation.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Nebuchadrezzar -A more correct way of spelling the name than Nebuchadnezzar. According to all his wondrous works -The king and his envoys expected some such answer as Isaiah had given on a former occasionIsaiah 37:6.

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