Jeremiah 21:3

Then said Jeremiah unto them, Thus shall ye say to Zedekiah:

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Interpretation

When the siege had begun, Zedekiah sent to ask of Jeremiah respecting the event. In times of distress and danger, men often seek those to counsel and pray for them, whom, at other times, they despise and oppose; but they only seek deliverance from punishment.

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This thought runs through Jeremiah 21:3-7.

Jeremiah 21:3 Jeremiah 21:4 Jeremiah 21:5 Jeremiah 21:6 Jeremiah 21:7

Glossary

Jeremiah Person: Raised up or appointed by Jehovah. (1. ) A Gadite who joined David in the wilderness ( 1 Chr. 12:10 ). (2. ) A Gadite warrior ( 1 Chr. 12:13 ). (3. ) A Benjamite slinger who joined David at Ziklag ( 1 Chr. 12:4 ).
Zedekiah Person: Righteousness of Jehovah. (1. ) The last king of Judah.