Jeremiah 23:14

"“I have seen folly in the prophets of Samaria. They prophesied by Baal, and caused my people Israel to err."

Key Reflection

This verse reveals that the prophets of Samaria were false and led the people astray through their idolatrous practices. By prophesying in the name of Baal rather than the true God, they corrupted the spiritual direction of Israel, causing the nation to wander from the path of righteousness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Rather, “But in the prophets of Jerusalem” etc. Their conduct is more strongly condemned than that of the Baal-priests. They strengthen ... -First by neglecting to warn and rebuke sinners: secondly by the direct influence of their bad example. They are all of them -They have become, “all of them,” i. e., the people of Jerusalem, and not the prophets only.

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