Jeremiah 40:1

"Jeremiah."

Key Reflection

The verse "For the LORD has brought it, and done according as he spoke" (Jeremiah 40:1) highlights God's sovereignty in historical events, emphasizing that He controls outcomes and fulfills His prophecies. This passage underscores a divine purpose behind national trials or successes, encouraging faithfulness to God even amid challenging circumstances.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

As what follows is mainly a historical narrative, it seems that the title “The word ...” was appropriate not merely to a prediction of the future, but to an account of the past, if written by a prophet. The Jews regarded history as inspired if written by a seer, and thus their historical books are called “the early prophets.” Ramah -Probably all the prisoners of note were collected at Ramah indiscriminately, and examined there.

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