Jeremiah 27:12
The Scripture
(12) I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jeremiah records the fall of the city of Lachish and the destruction of its temple, a sign of God’s judgment on those who persist in rebellion. The people are taken captive and the land is left barren, a vivid illustration of divine punishment for disobedience.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 27:3Jeremiah 28:1Jeremiah 38:17II Chronicles 36:11II Chronicles 36:12II Chronicles 36:13Proverbs 1:33Ezekiel 17:11Ezekiel 17:12Ezekiel 17:13Ezekiel 17:14Ezekiel 17:15
Related verses (shared words)
Jeremiah 27:8Jeremiah 28:14Genesis 27:40Jeremiah 27:17Jeremiah 38:17Romans 14:8