To whom the word of the LORD came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.
The LORD spoke to Jeremiah during the time when Josiah, son of Amon, was king of Judah. This happened in the thirteenth year of Josiah's reign.
This verse tells us when God first called Jeremiah to be a prophet - during the reign of King Josiah in Judah.
📚 Historical Context
This verse introduces the start of Jeremiah's prophetic ministry, which began during the reign of King Josiah of Judah, a period marked by religious reforms aimed at returning the nation to faithful worship of God. Josiah, the son of Amon, ascended to the throne as a young king and initiated efforts to eliminate idolatry and restore the temple, influenced by the rediscovery of the Book of the Law. This historical setting in the thirteenth year of his reign, around 627 BC, highlights a time of spiritual renewal amid surrounding threats from powerful empires like Assyria.
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