And say, Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates:
And say, 'Listen to the Lord's message, O king of Judah, who sits on David's throne—you, your officials, and your people who come through these gates.'
The writer is delivering God's message directly to the king of Judah, his government officials, and all the people who have access to the royal court.
📚 Historical Context
This message was delivered during the final years of the kingdom of Judah, likely around 609-586 BC, when the nation was facing political instability and eventual conquest by Babylon. Jeremiah was speaking to kings like Jehoiakim or Zedekiah, who were descendants of King David but had turned away from God's ways. The 'gates' refer to the entrance of the royal palace in Jerusalem, where people would come for official business or to seek justice from the king.
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