Jeremiah 26:16
The Scripture
(16) Then said the princes and all the people unto the priests and to the prophets; This man is not worthy to die: for he hath spoken to us in the name of the LORD our God.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The people of Judah ask Jeremiah to write down the words of the Lord and the deeds of their kings so that the king of Babylon may know them. Jeremiah promises to do this, saying he will record their actions and give the record to the Babylonian ruler. The chapter shows the need for a lasting record of God's judgment and the consequences of Israel's sins.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 36:19Jeremiah 36:25Jeremiah 38:7Jeremiah 38:8Jeremiah 38:9Jeremiah 38:10Jeremiah 38:11Jeremiah 38:12Jeremiah 38:13Esther 4:14Proverbs 16:7Matthew 27:23
Related verses (shared words)
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