Jeremiah 43:9

"Then the LORD’s word came to Jeremiah in Tahpanhes, saying,"

Key Reflection

This phrase marks a pivotal moment where God directly addresses Jeremiah with further prophecy and instruction while he is in exile. The location of Tahpanhes emphasizes the exilic context and the divine guidance given even in foreign lands, reinforcing Jeremiah's role as a prophet regardless of his physical circumstances.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Brickkiln -Possibly, a pavement of brick. Jeremiah was to take a few large stones, such, nevertheless, as he could carry in his hand, and build with them, in the propylaea before the royal palace, something that would serve to represent the dais upon which the seat of kings was usually placed. By hiding them in the clay is meant plastering them over with mortar.

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