Jeremiah 29:26
The Scripture
(26) The LORD hath made thee priest in the stead of Jehoiada the priest, that ye should be officers in the house of the LORD, for every man that is mad, and maketh himself a prophet, that thou shouldest put him in prison, and in the stocks.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jeremiah speaks of God’s promise to rebuild Jerusalem and restore the people, emphasizing that God will be their refuge and protector. He urges the exiles to trust in God’s future restoration and to live in obedience while they wait. The chapter highlights God’s faithfulness and the hope of a new creation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 20:1Jeremiah 20:2II Kings 11:15II Kings 11:18Acts 4:1Acts 5:24II Kings 9:11Hosea 9:7Mark 3:21John 10:20Acts 26:11Acts 26:24
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