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Jeremiah 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jeremiah 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jeremiah and Pashhur
“Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who was also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.”
Jeremiah 20:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 20:1
This verse introduces Pashur son of Immer, identified as 'priest' (kohen, כֹּהֵן) and 'chief governor in the house of the LORD' (paqid nagid, פָּקִיד נָגִיד). The title indicates Pashur held high authority over temple administration and security—essentially the chief temple police. The phrase 'heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things' connects to chapter 19, where Jeremiah proclaimed Jerusalem's coming destruction, smashing a potter's vessel as symbolic act. Pashur represents the religious establishment's opposition to God's true word when it threatens institutional power and popular opinio...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 20:1
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“one thousand fifty-two.”
“the sixteenth to Immer”
“and Zephaniah the second priest”
“one thousand fifty-two.”
“the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them”
“to the priests”
“the captain of the temple”