Jeremiah · Chapter 27 King James Version

Jeremiah 27:9

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The Scripture

(9) Therefore hearken not ye to your prophets, nor to your diviners, nor to your dreamers, nor to your enchanters, nor to your sorcerers, which speak unto you, saying, Ye shall not serve the king of Babylon:
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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