Jeremiah
The book of Jeremiah is a collection of prophecies and warnings from God to the people of Judah and Israel, calling them to repentance and obedience. The prophet Jeremiah is instructed by God to speak against the people's sins, including idolatry, injustice, and disobedience, and to warn them of impending judgment and destruction. Despite the people's refusal to listen, Jeremiah continues to prophesy, warning of the coming Babylonian invasion and the destruction of Jerusalem. The book also includes messages of hope and restoration, promising that God will one day restore His people and bring them back to their land. Throughout the book, Jeremiah laments the people's wickedness and God's judgment, but also expresses his own sorrow and frustration at being called to prophesy against his own people. Ultimately, the book of Jeremiah is a call to repentance and a reminder of God's sovereignty and justice.
Chapter 1
The prophet Jeremiah received a call from God during the reigns of Josiah and Jehoiakim, kings of Judah, and was told he was chosen before birth to be a prophet to the nations. Despite feeling inadequate due to his youth, Jeremiah was reassured by God that he would be with him and deliver him from any opposition. Jeremiah was given visions of an almond rod and a seething pot, which symbolized God's swift judgment on Judah for their wickedness and idolatry. God instructed Jeremiah to speak boldly against the people's sins, promising to protect him from those who would oppose him.
Chapter 2
The Lord remembers Israel's devotion in the past, but now they have turned away from Him and followed vanity. They have defiled the land and forgotten the Lord who brought them out of Egypt and into a plentiful country. The people have committed two evils: forsaking the Lord and following false gods, and they will be punished for their wickedness. The Lord laments that Israel has forgotten Him and turned to other nations for help, and He warns them that their own wickedness will correct them.
Chapter 3
The Lord compares Israel's unfaithfulness to a wife who has committed adultery, and asks if she can return to her husband after being with another man. Israel has polluted the land with her whoredoms and wickedness, and the Lord has withheld the showers and latter rain as a result. Despite this, the Lord calls Israel to return to Him, promising not to reserve His anger forever. The Lord also compares Judah to Israel, saying that Judah has not turned to Him with her whole heart, but rather feignedly. The Lord calls Israel to acknowledge her iniquity and return to Him, promising to give her pastors according to His heart and to bring her to Zion.
Chapter 4
The Lord calls Israel to return to Him, warning them to put away their abominations and circumcise their hearts, lest His fury come upon them like a fire. The Lord announces a great destruction from the north, and the people are told to gather together and flee to the fortified cities. The prophet describes the coming destruction, saying the land will be desolate, cities will be laid waste, and the people will be spoiled. The Lord declares that He will not turn back from His judgment, and the people will mourn and flee in fear.
Chapter 5
The Lord laments that Jerusalem cannot find one person who seeks truth and executes judgment, and as a result, He will punish the city. The people have broken the yoke and burst the bonds of God's law, and their transgressions have increased, leading to destruction by wild beasts. The Lord's people have forsaken Him and sworn by false gods, committing adultery and other sins, and He will not pardon them. A mighty nation will be brought against Israel, devouring their harvest and destroying their cities, but the Lord will not make a full end with them. The people are foolish and without understanding, refusing to fear the Lord, and their iniquities have turned away good things from them.
Chapter 6
The Lord warns the people of Jerusalem to flee from the city as evil and destruction are coming from the north. The city is filled with wickedness and oppression, and the people are corrupt and unwilling to listen to God's warnings. The Lord laments that the people have not heeded His words and have rejected His law, and as a result, He will bring judgment upon them, including the destruction of their homes and the exile of their people.
Chapter 7
The Lord commands Jeremiah to stand at the temple gate and warn the people of Judah to amend their ways and stop trusting in the temple's presence for protection. The people are committing various sins, including idolatry, theft, murder, and adultery, and God warns that if they do not change, He will destroy the temple and cast them out of His sight. The people are also worshiping other gods, including the queen of heaven, and God says He will pour out His anger on them. Despite God's repeated warnings through the prophets, the people have refused to listen and will face desolation and destruction as a result.
Chapter 8
The Lord will expose the bones of Judah's leaders and people who have worshiped false gods, and they will not be gathered or buried. The people of Jerusalem have persistently turned away from God, refusing to repent of their wickedness. They claim to be wise, but have rejected God's word, and their leaders have dealt falsely. As a result, God will give their wives and fields to others, and they will be consumed by their own covetousness. The people will be punished for their sins, and their land will be devastated, with no peace or healing in sight.
Chapter 9
The prophet laments the moral decay of his people, describing them as deceitful and treacherous, speaking lies and refusing to know God. God declares that He will punish them for their wickedness, scattering them among the nations and sending a sword to consume them. The people are called to mourn and lament their fate, and the prophet warns that death will come upon them, cutting off their children and young men. The chapter concludes with a warning that God will punish all nations, including Israel, for their spiritual uncircumcision, and that true glory comes from knowing and understanding God.
Chapter 10
The Lord warns Israel not to learn the ways of the heathen or be dismayed by their astrological signs, as their customs and idols are vain and powerless. The Lord is the true and living God, creator of the heavens and earth, and his power is demonstrated in the natural world. In contrast, idols are mere human creations, devoid of life or power. The Lord will judge the nations and punish those who have devoured and desolated Israel, and the prophet asks for correction and protection from God's anger.
Chapter 11
The Lord commands Jeremiah to remind the people of Judah of the covenant made with their fathers when they were brought out of Egypt, warning them that they will be cursed if they do not obey. However, the people have disobeyed and turned back to the iniquities of their forefathers, serving other gods and breaking the covenant. As a result, the Lord will bring evil upon them, and they will cry out to their false gods for help but will not be saved. The Lord also pronounces judgment on the men of Anathoth who seek to kill Jeremiah for prophesying in the Lord's name.
Chapter 12
The prophet laments to God about the prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous, questioning why God allows this to happen. God responds that the wicked will be punished and the righteous will be restored, but warns the prophet that even his own family and friends will turn against him. The prophet then expresses his sorrow over the destruction of his people and the land, and God declares that He will punish the nations that have oppressed Israel, but will also restore them if they learn to follow His ways.
Chapter 13
The Lord instructs Jeremiah to buy a linen girdle, wear it, and then hide it by the Euphrates River, only to retrieve it later and find it ruined. This serves as a metaphor for the Lord's judgment on Judah and Jerusalem, who have refused to listen to His words and have instead followed other gods. The Lord declares that He will fill the inhabitants of the land with drunkenness and dash them against each other, and warns the people to humble themselves before He causes darkness and destruction. The chapter concludes with a warning to the king and queen to humble themselves, and a declaration that Judah will be carried away captive due to their iniquity.
Chapter 14
Judah is suffering from a severe drought, and the people are desperate for relief. Despite their pleas, God refuses to intervene, citing their many sins and backslidings. False prophets are prophesying peace and security, but God declares that they are lying and will be punished along with the people. The prophet Jeremiah laments the destruction and suffering of Judah, and the people acknowledge their wickedness and ask God not to abandon them.
Chapter 15
The Lord declares that even if Moses and Samuel were to intercede for the people, He would still reject them due to their sins. The people will be punished with death, sword, famine, and captivity, and will be scattered throughout the earth as a result of King Manasseh's actions. Jerusalem has forsaken the Lord and will be destroyed, with its widows and young men being taken away. The prophet laments his own suffering and persecution, but finds comfort in the Lord's words, which bring him joy and strength. The Lord promises to restore the prophet and make him a strong and protected leader, delivering him from the wicked and redeeming him from the terrible.
Chapter 16
The Lord commands Jeremiah not to marry or have children in Jerusalem, as the people will die by sword, famine, or disease and be left unburied. The Lord has taken away His peace, lovingkindness, and mercies from the people, and they will not be mourned or comforted. The people's sins and idolatry have led to this judgment, and they will be cast out of the land to serve other gods. The Lord will eventually restore the people to their land, but first, they will be punished for their iniquity.
Chapter 17
The Lord declares that Judah's sin is deeply ingrained and will lead to their downfall, causing them to serve their enemies in a foreign land. Those who trust in the Lord will be blessed and prosperous, like a tree planted by a river, while those who trust in themselves will be cursed and wither away. The Lord searches the heart and rewards each person according to their ways, and those who forsake Him will be ashamed. The prophet Jeremiah calls on the Lord to heal and save him, and he warns the people to observe the Sabbath and not carry burdens on that day, lest the city of Jerusalem be destroyed by fire.
Chapter 18
The Lord instructs Jeremiah to visit a potter's house, where he observes the potter reshaping a marred vessel, illustrating God's power to shape and reshape nations as he sees fit. The Lord warns that if a nation turns from evil, he will relent from punishment, but if a nation does evil, he will withdraw promised blessings. The people of Judah refuse to turn from their evil ways, and the Lord declares that he will scatter them before their enemies. Jeremiah then prays for God to punish those who have plotted against him.
Chapter 19
The Lord instructs Jeremiah to take a potter's earthen bottle and proclaim a message to the kings of Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem, warning them of impending evil and destruction due to their idolatrous practices and shedding of innocent blood. The Lord declares that the valley of the son of Hinnom will be renamed the valley of slaughter and the city will be desolate and a place of astonishment. The Lord will cause the people to eat the flesh of their own children and friends during a siege, and the city will be broken like a potter's vessel, beyond repair.
Chapter 20
Pashur, a priest and chief governor in the house of the Lord, had Jeremiah beaten and put in stocks for prophesying against Judah. Jeremiah responded by prophesying Pashur's downfall and the fall of Judah to Babylon. Jeremiah then lamented being deceived by God into prophesying, as it brought him only mockery and derision. Despite his frustration, Jeremiah couldn't help but speak God's word, which burned within him. He called on God to avenge him against his persecutors and expressed his deep sorrow and regret at being born.
Chapter 21
The Lord tells Jeremiah to inform King Zedekiah that He will turn the Judeans' own weapons against them and fight against them, leading to the city's destruction by pestilence, sword, and famine. Those who remain will be delivered into the hands of Nebuchadrezzar, who will show no mercy. The Lord sets before the people a choice between life and death, warning that those who stay in the city will die, while those who surrender to the Chaldeans will live. The Lord also warns the house of David to execute justice and deliver the oppressed, lest His fury be unleashed.
Chapter 22
The Lord commands Jeremiah to speak to the king of Judah, warning him to execute justice and righteousness, and to protect the vulnerable, or else the kingdom will be destroyed. The Lord specifically condemns King Jehoiakim for his wickedness and oppression, and declares that he will be buried like an animal. The Lord also pronounces judgment on King Coniah, saying that he will be cast out of the land and that none of his descendants will prosper or rule in Judah.
Chapter 23
The Lord condemns the false prophets and shepherds of Israel who have scattered and destroyed His people, promising to gather the remnant and appoint new shepherds to care for them. A righteous Branch from David will reign and execute justice, saving Judah and Israel. The Lord laments the corruption of the prophets and priests, who have led the people astray with their lies and false visions. He warns the people not to listen to these prophets, who speak from their own hearts rather than from the mouth of the Lord. The Lord declares that He will punish those who claim to speak in His name but are actually speaking lies, and He will forget those who have perverted His words.
Chapter 24
The Lord showed Jeremiah two baskets of figs, one with good figs and the other with bad figs that could not be eaten. The Lord explained that the good figs represented the exiles in Babylon, whom He would watch over and eventually return to their land, giving them a heart to know Him. In contrast, the bad figs represented King Zedekiah, his princes, and those who remained in Jerusalem and Egypt, whom the Lord would deliver to be removed and punished in all the kingdoms of the earth.
Chapter 25
The Lord spoke to Jeremiah, stating that the people of Judah had not heeded His warnings through the prophets, and as a result, He would bring the king of Babylon, Nebuchadrezzar, against them to destroy the land and its inhabitants. The Lord also declared that the nations would serve the king of Babylon for 70 years, after which He would punish the king and the land of the Chaldeans. The Lord instructed Jeremiah to prophesy against all the nations, declaring that they would be punished for their iniquity and that a great whirlwind would be raised up from the coasts of the earth, resulting in widespread destruction and death.
Chapter 26
Jeremiah prophesied in the temple, warning the people that if they did not turn from their evil ways, God would destroy the temple and the city, making it a desolate place. The priests and prophets called for Jeremiah's death, but he defended himself, saying he was only speaking the words God had given him. The princes and people ultimately decided Jeremiah was not worthy of death, citing the example of Micah, who had prophesied similar destruction during Hezekiah's reign without being punished.
Chapter 27
The Lord instructs Jeremiah to send yokes to the kings of neighboring nations, warning them to submit to Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, or face punishment. The Lord declares that He has given the lands to Nebuchadnezzar and that all nations will serve him until his time is up. Jeremiah is also told to warn Zedekiah, the king of Judah, and the people not to listen to false prophets who claim they will not have to serve the king of Babylon. The Lord warns that those who refuse to submit will be punished, while those who do will be allowed to remain in their land.
Chapter 28
Hananiah, a prophet, falsely prophesied that the Lord would break the yoke of the king of Babylon within two years and restore the vessels of the Lord's house and the captives of Judah. Jeremiah initially appeared to agree with Hananiah, but then warned that a prophet's words would only be confirmed if they came to pass. Hananiah broke the yoke from Jeremiah's neck, symbolizing the supposed breaking of the yoke of Babylon, but the Lord then told Jeremiah that Hananiah had spoken falsely and would die that year for teaching rebellion against the Lord. Hananiah indeed died in the seventh month of that year.
Chapter 29
The Lord instructs the Israelites in Babylonian captivity to build homes, plant gardens, and seek the peace of the city, for they will be there for 70 years. He warns them not to be deceived by false prophets who claim to speak in His name, and promises that after 70 years, He will visit them and bring them back to Jerusalem. The Lord also condemns those who have prophesied falsely, including Ahab and Zedekiah, who will be punished by the king of Babylon, and Shemaiah, who will be punished by the Lord for teaching rebellion against Him.
Chapter 30
The Lord will restore Israel and Judah from captivity and return them to their land, breaking the yoke of their oppressors and causing them to serve the Lord and a future king, David. Although Israel's wound is incurable due to their multitude of sins, the Lord will correct them in measure and not leave them unpunished. The Lord will ultimately restore health to Israel, heal their wounds, and rebuild their cities, and they will be glorified and multiplied.
Chapter 31
The Lord promises to be the God of all the families of Israel and to restore them, rebuilding and replanting the land. He will bring back the remnant of Israel from the north country and from the coasts of the earth, and they will return with weeping and supplications. The Lord will comfort them and turn their mourning into joy, and they will be satisfied with His goodness. He also promises to make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, putting His law in their inward parts and writing it in their hearts.
Chapter 32
Jeremiah, imprisoned by King Zedekiah, buys a field in Anathoth from his uncle's son Hanameel, as instructed by God, to demonstrate that houses and fields will be possessed again in Judah after the Babylonian exile. Jeremiah then prays to God, acknowledging His power and justice, and God responds by affirming His plan to give Jerusalem to the Babylonians due to the people's persistent sin and idolatry. However, God also promises to restore the people to the land and make a new covenant with them, bringing them back from captivity and causing them to prosper.
Chapter 33
The Lord promises to restore Jerusalem and Judah, bringing health, peace, and prosperity, and to pardon their iniquities. He vows to return the captives of Judah and Israel, and to rebuild the cities as they were before. The Lord also promises to maintain a perpetual line of David's descendants on the throne and of Levites as priests, and to multiply their numbers like the stars and sand. He affirms that His covenant with them is as unbreakable as the laws of nature, and that He will have mercy on them and return them from captivity.
Chapter 34
The Lord tells Jeremiah to inform King Zedekiah that Jerusalem will be given to the king of Babylon, who will burn it with fire, and Zedekiah will be taken captive. However, Zedekiah will not die by the sword, but in peace. The people of Judah had made a covenant to free their Hebrew slaves, but they later reneged on this promise, causing the Lord to declare that He will give them over to their enemies and make the cities of Judah desolate.
Chapter 35
The prophet Jeremiah was instructed by God to invite the Rechabites to the temple and offer them wine, but they refused, citing their ancestor Jonadab's command to abstain from wine and other luxuries. The Rechabites' obedience to their father's commands was contrasted with the disobedience of the people of Judah, who refused to listen to God's words through the prophets. As a result, God declared that He would bring evil upon Judah, but promised that the Rechabites would always have a descendant to stand before Him.
Chapter 36
The Lord instructed Jeremiah to write down all the words he had spoken against Israel, Judah, and the nations, and have Baruch read them to the people in the Lord's house on a fasting day. Baruch read the words to the people and the princes, who were afraid and decided to tell the king. The king, however, was not afraid and burned the roll in the fire. The Lord then instructed Jeremiah to write the words again and added that the king would have no descendants to sit on the throne of David and would be punished for his iniquity.
Chapter 37
King Zedekiah of Judah, who was appointed by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, refused to listen to the prophet Jeremiah's words from the Lord. Jeremiah prophesied that the Chaldeans would return and capture Jerusalem, despite Pharaoh's army coming to help. Jeremiah was later arrested by a captain named Irijah, who accused him of defecting to the Chaldeans, and was imprisoned. King Zedekiah eventually released Jeremiah and asked for a word from the Lord, to which Jeremiah replied that Zedekiah would be delivered into the hands of the king of Babylon.
Chapter 38
Jeremiah prophesied that those who remained in Jerusalem would die, but those who surrendered to the Chaldeans would live. The princes, however, accused Jeremiah of weakening the people's resolve and asked King Zedekiah to put him to death. Zedekiah handed Jeremiah over to the princes, who threw him into a dungeon. Ebedmelech, an Ethiopian eunuch, intervened and rescued Jeremiah from the dungeon. Zedekiah then secretly consulted with Jeremiah, who advised him to surrender to the Chaldeans to save his life and the city. Zedekiah, however, was afraid of being mocked by the Jews who had already defected to the Chaldeans. Jeremiah remained in the court of the prison until Jerusalem was taken.
Chapter 39
Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon besieged Jerusalem, and in the eleventh year of Zedekiah's reign, the city was broken up. Zedekiah fled but was captured, and his sons and nobles were slain before his eyes, after which he was blinded and taken to Babylon. The Chaldeans then burned the king's house and the houses of the people, and the walls of Jerusalem were broken down. The remaining people were taken captive to Babylon, except for the poor who were left in the land and given vineyards and fields. Jeremiah was taken from prison and entrusted to Gedaliah, and the Lord promised to deliver Ebedmelech the Ethiopian from harm.
Chapter 40
Nebuzaradan, the captain of the guard, releases Jeremiah from chains and gives him the option to go to Babylon or stay in the land. Jeremiah chooses to stay and goes to live with Gedaliah, the governor of Judah appointed by the king of Babylon. Gedaliah advises the people to serve the Chaldeans and promises that it will be well with them. Meanwhile, Johanan warns Gedaliah that Ishmael, the son of Nethaniah, plans to kill him, but Gedaliah does not believe it and refuses to let Johanan take action against Ishmael.
Chapter 41
Ishmael, a member of the royal family, killed Gedaliah, the governor of Judah appointed by the king of Babylon, along with the Jews and Chaldeans who were with him in Mizpah. Ishmael then killed a group of 80 men who were traveling to the house of the Lord, but spared 10 who offered him treasures in exchange for their lives. Ishmael took the remaining people in Mizpah captive, including the king's daughters, but was pursued by Johanan and his forces, who recovered the captives and allowed them to escape to the habitation of Chimham near Bethlehem, where they planned to flee to Egypt due to fear of the Chaldeans.
Chapter 42
The people of Judah, led by Johanan and the captains of the forces, asked Jeremiah to pray to God for guidance on what to do next, promising to obey whatever God said. After ten days, Jeremiah received a message from God, telling the people that if they stayed in Judah, God would build them up and not tear them down, but if they went to Egypt, they would die by the sword, famine, and pestilence. Despite this warning, the people decided to go to Egypt, and Jeremiah told them that they would indeed die in the place they desired to go, as they had not obeyed God's voice.
Chapter 43
The people of Judah, led by Johanan and the captains of the forces, disobeyed the Lord's command to stay in Judah and instead fled to Egypt, taking Jeremiah and Baruch with them. In Egypt, the Lord instructed Jeremiah to hide stones in the clay at the entry of Pharaoh's house and prophesied that Nebuchadrezzar would conquer Egypt, killing and capturing many, and destroying the Egyptian gods and temples. The Lord also stated that Nebuchadrezzar would break the images of Bethshemesh and burn the houses of the Egyptian gods with fire.
Chapter 44
The Lord speaks to the Jews in Egypt, condemning their continued idolatry and worship of other gods, particularly the queen of heaven. He reminds them of the destruction of Jerusalem and Judah due to their wickedness and warns that they will suffer the same fate in Egypt. The people refuse to listen, insisting on continuing their idolatrous practices, which they believe have brought them prosperity in the past. Jeremiah responds that their actions will lead to their downfall, and the Lord will punish them, with only a small remnant escaping to return to Judah. The Lord also declares that He will give Pharaohhophra into the hands of his enemies as a sign of His judgment.
Chapter 45
The Lord speaks to Baruch through Jeremiah, addressing Baruch's lament over his sorrow and grief. The Lord tells Baruch that He will destroy what He has built and pluck up what He has planted in the land. Baruch is warned not to seek great things for himself, as the Lord will bring evil upon all flesh, but his life will be spared as a reward in all the places he goes.
Chapter 46
The Lord declares judgment against Egypt, describing its army as being defeated and its people fleeing in fear. Egypt is compared to a flood that rises up but will ultimately be destroyed by the sword of the Lord. The Lord declares that He will avenge Himself against Egypt's adversaries and that the nation will be punished for its sins. The people of Egypt are told to prepare for the coming sword, but it will be in vain as the Lord will drive them out and deliver them into the hands of Nebuchadrezzar, king of Babylon. Despite this, the Lord reassures Jacob and Israel that they will be saved from afar and returned to their land, while the nations that have driven them out will be punished.
Chapter 47
The Lord declares that a flood of waters from the north will overflow the land of the Philistines, causing destruction and chaos. The Philistines will be devastated, with no one able to help them, as the Lord will cut off their remaining allies from Tyre and Sidon. The cities of Gaza and Ashkelon will be particularly affected, with the people of Gaza experiencing baldness, or mourning, and Ashkelon being cut off. The Lord's sword will not rest until it has fulfilled its charge against Ashkelon and the surrounding area.
Chapter 48
The Lord declares judgment against Moab for its pride and arrogance, stating that its cities will be desolate and its people will be taken captive. Moab's trust in its own strength and wealth will be its downfall, and its idol Chemosh will not be able to save it. The people of Moab will be forced to flee and hide in the wilderness, and their cities will be destroyed. The Lord will bring fear, pits, and snares upon the people of Moab, and those who try to escape will be caught. However, the Lord also promises to restore the captives of Moab in the latter days.
Chapter 49
The Lord declares judgment on the Ammonites, stating that their king will be taken captive and their cities will be desolate. The Lord also judges Edom, declaring that their wisdom has perished and they will be punished for their actions. The cities of Edom will be desolate, and the people will be scattered. The Lord also judges Damascus, declaring that the city will fall and its people will be cut off. Additionally, the Lord judges Kedar, Hazor, and Elam, declaring that they will be punished for their actions and their cities will be desolate. However, the Lord also promises to restore the captives of Elam in the latter days.
Chapter 50
The Lord declares judgment against Babylon and the land of the Chaldeans, stating that a nation from the north will come against her, making her land desolate. The people of Israel and Judah will return to the Lord, seeking him with weeping and tears. Babylon will be punished for its sins, and its people will be scattered, with its cities and treasures destroyed. The Lord will raise up a great nation against Babylon, and its king will be punished, while Israel will be restored to its habitation.
Chapter 51
The Lord declares that He will destroy Babylon, sending a destroying wind and fanners to empty the land, and that the people of Israel and Judah have not been forsaken despite their sins. Babylon is described as a golden cup that has made the nations drunk, but it will suddenly fall and be destroyed. The Lord will raise up the Medes to destroy Babylon, and the city will be desolate forever. The people of Babylon will be punished for their violence against Israel and Judah, and the city will be overrun by spoilers from the north. The chapter ends with Jeremiah writing a book of the evil that will come upon Babylon and instructing Seraiah to read it in Babylon and then cast it into the Euphrates River, symbolizing the city's destruction.
Chapter 52
Zedekiah, the 21-year-old king of Judah, reigned for 11 years and did evil in the eyes of the Lord, leading to the Babylonian king Nebuchadrezzar's siege of Jerusalem. The city was eventually broken into, and Zedekiah was captured, blinded, and taken to Babylon as a prisoner. The Babylonians then destroyed the city, including the temple, and took many of the people captive. The chapter also lists the number of people taken captive by Nebuchadrezzar in different years. The chapter ends with the story of Jehoiachin, a former king of Judah, who was released from prison by the new king of Babylon, Evilmerodach, and given a place of honor and a daily allowance.
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