Then spake the priests and the prophets unto the princes and to all the people, saying, This man is worthy to die; for he hath prophesied against this city, as ye have heard with your ears.
Then the priests and prophets spoke to the officials and all the people, saying, 'This man deserves to die because he has prophesied against this city, as you have heard with your own ears.'
The religious leaders are accusing Jeremiah of treason and demanding his execution for prophesying God's judgment against Jerusalem.
📚 Historical Context
This occurred around 609-608 BC when Jeremiah delivered his famous temple sermon, warning that Jerusalem would be destroyed like Shiloh if the people didn't repent. The priests and false prophets saw Jeremiah's message as treasonous because it contradicted their popular message that God would always protect Jerusalem and the temple. They brought formal charges against him before the civil authorities, seeking the death penalty for what they considered seditious prophecy.
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