Jeremiah 29:23

"A curse will be taken up about them by all the captives of Judah who are in Babylon, saying, ‘The LORD make you like Zedekiah and like Ahab, whom the king of Babylon roasted in the fire;’"

Key Reflection

This curse reflects the severe judgment and humiliation that Judah's leaders would face, comparing them to Zedekiah and Ahab, who suffered brutal fates at the hands of their enemies. It highlights the prophetic warning that those who resist God’s will will ultimately meet dire consequences.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Villany -Elsewhere folly, in the sense of lewdnessJudges 20:6, unchastity.

More from Jeremiah 29

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33

Go deeper with Bible.talk - your AI Bible study companion