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Jeremiah 27:12 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for Jeremiah 27:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 27 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.”
Jeremiah 27:12 (KJV)
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Commentary on Jeremiah 27:12
I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words—Having addressed foreign nations, Jeremiah now turns to Judah's king with the identical message. Zedekiah (598-586 BC), installed by Nebuchadnezzar as vassal king after deposing Jehoiachin, faced pressure from nationalistic voices urging rebellion. The phrase according to all these words emphasizes that God makes no distinction—Judah receives the same counsel as pagan nations: submit to Babylon.Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live—The imperative bring (havi'u, הָבִיאוּ)...
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Cross-References for Jeremiah 27:12
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“in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah”
“Thus says Yahweh”
“saying”
“Zedekiah was one and twenty years old when he began to reign”
“and will be at ease”
“that the nation and the kingdom which will not serve the same Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon”
“and put them on your neck;”