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
Jeremiah wrote this during the Babylonian exile around 597-586 BC, when many Jews had been taken captive to Babylon in waves. Some people remained in Jerusalem under King Zedekiah (who sat on David's throne), while others like Daniel and Ezekiel were already in Babylonian captivity. This verse introduces God's message about the fate of those who stayed behind versus those who were exiled.
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