Jeremiah 37:13

"then Jeremiah went out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to receive his portion there, in the middle of the people."

Key Reflection

This verse depicts Jeremiah's journey as a symbol of divine providence and spiritual guidance. By leaving Jerusalem to settle in Benjamin, he represents a move towards a more authentic expression of his calling among the common folk, emphasizing God's intention for His prophet to minister where needed most, rather than just within the religious elite.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

A captain of the ward -Captain of the watch, whose business was to examine all who went in and out. The gate of Benjamin -The northern gate, also called the gate of Ephraim. Thou fallest away ... -His well-known views made Jeremiah a suspected person, though the charge was groundless.

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