KJV ORIGINAL
The word which came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, when king Zedekiah sent unto him Pashur the son of Melchiah, and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is the message that came to Jeremiah from the LORD when King Zedekiah sent Pashur (son of Melchiah) and Zephaniah the priest (son of Maaseiah) to him, saying:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces a message from God that came to the prophet Jeremiah when the king sent two officials to speak with him.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred during the final siege of Jerusalem by the Babylonian army around 588-586 BC. King Zedekiah, the last king of Judah, was desperately seeking divine guidance through the prophet Jeremiah as his kingdom faced destruction. The king sent these two officials - Pashur (a court official) and Zephaniah (a priest) - as messengers to inquire of the LORD through His prophet.
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