Jeremiah 36:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And it came to pass in the fourth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, that this word came unto Jeremiah from the LORD, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

In the fourth year that Jehoiakim (son of Josiah) was king of Judah, the LORD gave this message to Jeremiah:

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse introduces a new message that God gave to the prophet Jeremiah during King Jehoiakim's reign.

📚 Historical Context

This was around 605 BC, during a time when Judah was caught between the rising Babylonian Empire and Egypt. King Jehoiakim was placed on the throne by Pharaoh Necho of Egypt, but would later become subject to Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar. This was a period of great political instability and spiritual decline in Judah.

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