Jeremiah 27:17
The Scripture
(17) Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?
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 27:11Jeremiah 27:12Jeremiah 27:13Jeremiah 38:17Jeremiah 38:23
Related verses (shared words)
Isaiah 15:1Ezekiel 6:6Jeremiah 27:12Romans 14:8Galatians 2:20Jeremiah 27:9