Jeremiah 36:17

"Now when they had heard all the words, they turned in fear one toward another, and said to Baruch, “We will surely tell the king of all these words.”"

Key Reflection

In Jeremiah 36:17, after hearing the full message written by Baruch at Jeremiah's dictation, the officials are filled with fear and shock. They quickly decide to inform the king about the contents of this text, realizing the potential consequences of its disclosure. This reaction highlights their concern for maintaining their positions and loyalty to the king, even as they grapple with the controversial content of the message.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The scroll might have been drawn up by Baruch from memoranda of his own without the prophet’s direct authority. The princes therefore did not ask from curiosity, but to obtain necessary information.

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