From the thirteenth year of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, even unto this day, that is the three and twentieth year, the word of the LORD hath come unto me, and I have spoken unto you, rising early and speaking; but ye have not hearkened.
From the thirteenth year of King Josiah (son of Amon) who ruled Judah, up until now—which is the twenty-third year—the LORD's word has come to me, and I have spoken to you. I got up early to speak to you, but you have not listened.
The writer is telling the people that for twenty-three years, he has faithfully delivered God's messages to them, even getting up early to do so, but they have refused to listen.
📚 Historical Context
Jeremiah began his prophetic ministry around 627 BC during the reign of King Josiah, one of Judah's last godly kings. This verse marks about 23 years of ministry, placing it around 605 BC, just before Babylon's major invasion. Despite Jeremiah's consistent warnings about coming judgment, the people of Judah had persistently ignored God's messages delivered through him.
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