KJV ORIGINAL
And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the LORD;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And concerning the royal family of Judah, say to them, 'Listen to the word of the LORD;'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is instructing Jeremiah to deliver a specific message to the king and royal family of Judah, demanding their attention to what He has to say.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes during the final years of the kingdom of Judah, around 588-586 BC, when King Zedekiah was ruling and Jerusalem was under siege by Babylon. Jeremiah was delivering God's messages to the royal court during this desperate time. The prophet was calling the king's household to listen to God's word, which would include both warnings of judgment and conditions for possible mercy.
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