KJV ORIGINAL
And it came to pass after ten days, that the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
After waiting ten whole days, God finally spoke to Jeremiah.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes God makes you wait, but he always shows up.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of the Babylonian invasion of Judah around 586 BC, the remnant of the Jewish people were facing uncertainty after the destruction of Jerusalem and were seeking divine guidance through the prophet Jeremiah. They had approached Jeremiah to ask whether they should remain in the land or flee to Egypt to escape potential further threats. This verse highlights the ten-day wait for God's response, illustrating how prophetic communication often depended on God's timing rather than human urgency.
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