Jeremiah 21:3 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then said Jeremiah unto them, Thus shall ye say to Zedekiah:

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Jeremiah said to them, 'This is what you should tell King Zedekiah:'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jeremiah is giving messengers specific words to deliver to King Zedekiah.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context, Jeremiah was a prophet in Judah during the 6th century BC, serving under King Zedekiah, who was the last king of Judah before the Babylonian exile. At this time, the Babylonian army was besieging Jerusalem due to Judah's repeated disobedience to God, and Zedekiah sent messengers to Jeremiah seeking divine guidance. Jeremiah's response in this verse sets the stage for delivering God's stern message of judgment and the need for repentance.

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