KJV ORIGINAL
The which Jeremiah the prophet spake unto all the people of Judah, and to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
This is what Jeremiah the prophet spoke to all the people of Judah and to everyone living in Jerusalem:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse introduces Jeremiah delivering God's message to the entire nation of Judah and its capital city Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This takes place around 605 BC during the fourth year of King Jehoiakim's reign, just as Babylon was rising to power under Nebuchadnezzar. Jeremiah had been prophesying for 23 years at this point, consistently warning the people to turn back to God. This chapter marks a pivotal moment where Jeremiah delivers one of his most comprehensive messages about the coming judgment and exile.
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