Jeremiah 4:9
The Scripture
(9) And it shall come to pass at that day, saith the LORD, that the heart of the king shall perish, and the heart of the princes; and the priests shall be astonished, and the prophets shall wonder.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jeremiah records God’s declaration that He will punish Jerusalem severely because of its rebellion, and that the city will face destruction and exile. He emphasizes that the punishment is not for the people’s fault alone but a consequence of their disobedience. The chapter sets the tone for the prophet’s call to repentance and warning of divine judgment.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Jeremiah 39:4Jeremiah 39:5Jeremiah 52:7I Samuel 25:37I Samuel 25:38II Kings 25:4Psalms 102:4Isaiah 19:3Isaiah 19:11Isaiah 19:12Isaiah 19:16Isaiah 21:3
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