Then Jeremiah called Baruch the son of Neriah: and Baruch wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the LORD, which he had spoken unto him, upon a roll of a book.
Then Jeremiah called for Baruch, the son of Neriah, and Baruch wrote down on a scroll all the words from the Lord that Jeremiah spoke to him.
Jeremiah dictated God's messages to his secretary Baruch, who carefully wrote them down on a scroll.
📚 Historical Context
During the reign of King Jehoiakim of Judah around 605 BC, the prophet Jeremiah was actively receiving divine messages warning of judgment on Judah for its idolatry and disobedience. God instructed Jeremiah to record these prophecies on a scroll, leading him to call upon his faithful scribe, Baruch son of Neriah, to write them down since Jeremiah was likely restricted from entering the temple. This event highlights the importance of preserving God's word during a time of political turmoil and impending exile.
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