KJV ORIGINAL
Thus saith the LORD; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what the LORD says: 'Go down to the palace of the king of Judah and deliver this message there.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Jeremiah to go to the royal palace and deliver a specific message from Him to the king.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place during the final decades of the kingdom of Judah, likely during the reign of King Jehoiakim or one of his successors around 600-586 BC. Jeremiah was called to confront the kings of Judah about their injustice and disobedience to God during a time when the nation was facing threats from Babylon. The prophet often had to deliver difficult messages directly to those in power, even at great personal risk.
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