Jeremiah 20:2
The Scripture
(2) Then Pashur smote Jeremiah the prophet, and put him in the stocks that were in the high gate of Benjamin, which was by the house of the LORD.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jeremiah describes the consequences of Israel's rebellion, noting that the land is left barren and the people are in fear. He emphasizes that God's judgment is swift and that the nation's sins have brought this ruin. The message stresses that divine punishment follows disobedience and that repentance is required.
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