Therefore thus saith the LORD; Behold, I will punish Shemaiah the Nehelamite, and his seed: he shall not have a man to dwell among this people; neither shall he behold the good that I will do for my people, saith the LORD; because he hath taught rebellion against the LORD.
Therefore, this is what the LORD says: Look, I will punish Shemaiah from Nehelam and his descendants. None of his family will live among this people, and he will not see the good things I plan to do for my people, says the LORD, because he taught the people to rebel against the LORD.
God is announcing punishment for a false prophet named Shemaiah because he led people to rebel against God's true plans.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile, the prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the Jewish exiles in Babylon, advising them to settle down and seek the welfare of the city as part of God's plan. Shemaiah the Nehelamite, a false prophet among the exiles, opposed Jeremiah's message by sending his own letters that encouraged rebellion against God's instructions, claiming a different vision. As a result, God declared through Jeremiah that Shemaiah and his descendants would face punishment, including exclusion from the blessings God intended for His faithful people.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.