Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.
Then the officials and all the people said to the priests and prophets, 'This man doesn't deserve to die, because he has spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.'
The officials and people defended Jeremiah against the religious leaders, recognizing that he was speaking God's message and shouldn't be killed for it.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Jehoiakim in Judah around 609-598 BC, the prophet Jeremiah was preaching in the temple, warning of God's judgment if the people did not repent from their idolatry and wickedness. This message provoked the priests and false prophets to demand his execution, seeing it as treasonous. However, the officials and the common people intervened, recognizing that Jeremiah's words came directly from the Lord, thus sparing his life.
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