Jeremiah 20:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Pashur beat Jeremiah the prophet and put him in the stocks at the upper Benjamin Gate, which was near the LORD's temple.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how Jeremiah faced physical punishment and public humiliation from religious leaders for delivering God's message of judgment.

📚 Historical Context

During the reign of King Zedekiah in Judah, the prophet Jeremiah was boldly proclaiming God's warnings about the coming Babylonian invasion, urging the people to repent. Pashur, a high-ranking priest and temple official, opposed Jeremiah's messages by having him beaten and placed in stocks at the Benjamin Gate, which was a key entrance near the Temple in Jerusalem, as an attempt to suppress his prophetic voice. This event reflects the common persecution of prophets who challenged the religious and political leaders of their time.

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