Jeremiah 37:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to separate himself thence in the midst of the people.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Jeremiah left Jerusalem and headed to the territory of Benjamin to handle some personal business and spend time with his people there.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even prophets need to take care of personal stuff and connect with family.

📚 Historical Context

During the Babylonian siege of Jerusalem in the 6th century BC, the prophet Jeremiah was living in the city and had been delivering messages from God warning the people of Judah about their impending defeat due to their unfaithfulness. In this verse, Jeremiah tries to leave Jerusalem to go to his hometown in the territory of Benjamin, likely to handle personal matters or seek safety amid the chaos of the siege. However, his attempt to depart results in him being suspected of treason by the city's officials.

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