Jeremiah 35:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then the LORD spoke his message to Jeremiah, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that God was about to give Jeremiah a specific message or instruction.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during the reign of King Jehoiakim in Judah, around 605-597 BC, when the Babylonian empire was threatening Jerusalem. Jeremiah was God's prophet during this turbulent time, regularly receiving divine messages to deliver to the people of Judah. This particular message would involve the Rechabites, a faithful clan who had kept their ancestor's commands.

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