Know that thus saith the LORD of the king that sitteth upon the throne of David, and of all the people that dwelleth in this city, and of your brethren that are not gone forth with you into captivity;
Know that this is what the LORD says about the king who sits on David's throne, and about all the people who live in this city, and about your fellow Israelites who have not been taken away with you into exile:
God is speaking about those who remained in Jerusalem while others were taken into captivity in Babylon.
📚 Historical Context
During the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah sent a letter to the Jewish exiles in Babylon to encourage them and warn about false prophets. In this verse, he addresses the king on David's throne in Jerusalem and the people still living there, contrasting their impending judgment with the exiles' situation, as God was using the exile to discipline His people for their idolatry and disobedience. This highlights the broader narrative of God's sovereignty over nations during Judah's downfall.
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