And say, Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates:
And say, 'Listen to the Lord's message, O king of Judah, who sits on David's throne, you, your officials, and your people who come through these gates.'
The writer is delivering God's message directly to the king of Judah, his government officials, and all the people who have access to the royal court.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context, Jeremiah was a prophet sent by God to warn the kings and people of Judah during the late 7th century BC, a time of moral decay, idolatry, and impending Babylonian invasion. This verse specifically addresses the reigning king, likely Jehoiakim, who sat on David's throne, calling him and his court to listen to God's message of judgment and repentance. It reflects the covenant obligations of Israel's leaders to uphold justice and faith, as outlined in the books of Kings and Chronicles.
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