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Jeremiah 26:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
In the beginning of the reign of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah came this word from the LORD, saying,
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

At the start of King Jehoiakim's reign (he was King Josiah's son and ruled over Judah), the LORD spoke this message:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces a message from God that came during the early years of King Jehoiakim's rule over Judah.

📚 Historical Context

This verse sets the stage for a prophetic message from God to Jeremiah at the beginning of Jehoiakim's reign as king of Judah, around 609 BC, following the death of his father, the reforming King Josiah. Jehoiakim's rule was marked by political alliances with Egypt and a return to idolatry, contrasting with Josiah's efforts to restore true worship. It highlights the ongoing tension in Judah as the nation faced threats from rising powers like Babylon.

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Translation & Methodology Sources

The original manuscript text provided is based on the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain. Our modern English simplifications are generated via proprietary philological synthesis, cross-referenced against Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and the Textus Receptus to ensure unwavering theological and etymological precision.

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