Jer. 21:1–29:32 Jeremiah’s Confrontations. Having solidified his relationship with God, Jeremiah confronts his enemies and their beliefs. He opposes kings (21:1–23:8), false prophets (23:9–40), the people (24:1–25:38), and false belief (26:1–29:32).
Jer. 21:1–2 Zedekiah. The last king of Judah (597–586 b.c.). Pashhur. Most likely a different man than in 20:1–2. Zephaniah. Not the prophet. making war against us. Most likely in 588 b.c. due to Zedekiah not paying tribute money to Babylon. wonderful deeds. Such as the exodus or the deliverance of Jerusalem in 701 b.c. (Isa. 36:1–37:36).
Jer. 21:3–6 God will bring the Babylonians into the city (v. 4), fight alongside them against Judah (v. 5), and give them complete victory (v. 6).
Jer. 21:8–9 Jerusalemites have two choices: surrender to Babylon and live, or fight Babylon and die.
Jer. 21:12 house of David. Zedekiah and his officials. Execute justice. Based on God’s written word (Deut. 17:14–20). deliver from the hand. Make certain the weak receive protection and justice. These are the marks of a great king.
Jer. 21:14 fruit of your deeds. Judah has participated in idolatry, oppression, and covenant infidelity. These acts have led to invasion.
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