Jeremiah 34:7

"Then Jeremiah the prophet spoke all these words to Zedekiah king of Judah in Jerusalem,"

Key Reflection

These words set the stage for a significant interaction between Jeremiah and King Zedekiah, highlighting the prophet's role in delivering divine messages directly to the ruling authority. This encounter underscores the prophetic call to moral and ethical reform among the leaders of Judah.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

This marks the exact time, that it was early in the campaign, while the outlying fortresses still occupied the attention of Nebuchadnezzars army. Lachish and Azekah were strong cities in the plain toward Egypt and must be taken before the Chaldseans could march upon Jerusalem: otherwise the Egyptians might collect there and fall upon them.

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