Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears.
Then the priests and prophets spoke to the officials and all the people, saying, 'This man deserves to die because he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears.'
The religious leaders are accusing Jeremiah of treason and demanding his execution for prophesying God's judgment against Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
In the ancient kingdom of Judah, during the reign of King Jehoiakim around the early 6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was brought before the officials and people after prophesying God's judgment on Jerusalem for the nation's sins. This event unfolded in a tense public trial where religious leaders, fearing political repercussions from Babylon, accused Jeremiah of treason for his warnings of destruction. The priests and prophets demanded his execution, reflecting the conflict between true divine messages and the establishment's desire to maintain the status quo.
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