Then shall there enter into the gates of this city kings and princes sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, they, and their princes, the men of Judah, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem: and this city shall remain for ever.
Then kings and princes who rule from David's throne will enter through the gates of this city, riding in chariots and on horses, along with their officials, the people of Judah, and everyone who lives in Jerusalem. And this city will last forever.
God is promising that if His people obey Him, Jerusalem will thrive with righteous rulers from David's family line and will endure forever.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah spoke these words during the final decades before Jerusalem's destruction by Babylon in 586 BC. The prophet was addressing the kings of Judah and the people about keeping the Sabbath holy, warning that their disobedience would lead to destruction but promising restoration if they returned to God. This verse represents God's conditional promise of blessing and eternal security for Jerusalem if the people would honor Him.
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