Old TestamentMajor Prophets
Book of Lamentations
The Book of Lamentations was written by Jeremiah (c. 586 BC) and contains 5 chapters and 154 verses. Key themes include Grief, Judgment, Faithfulness.
5
Chapters
154
Verses
Jeremiah
Author
586 BC
Date Written
Overview
Lamentations is a collection of funeral poems mourning the destruction of Jerusalem, yet finding hope in God's faithfulness.
Purpose
To express grief over Jerusalem's destruction while affirming God's faithfulness even in judgment.
Historical Context
Written immediately after Babylon destroyed Jerusalem in 586 BC.