Jeremiah 27:2

"In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah, king of Judah, this word came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,"

Key Reflection

This passage marks a specific historical moment when Jeremiah received his divine commission during the early years of Jehoiakim's reign. It sets the stage for Jeremiah’s prophecies and actions in response to the political and religious challenges facing Judah during that time.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Yokes -Two curved pieces of wood, the one put over the neck of the ox, the other under, and then fastened together by bonds or cords (comparePsalms 2:3). Compare the marginal references.

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