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Jeremiah 28:1 Cross-References

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The False Prophet Hananiah

And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year, and in the fifth month, that Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet, which was of Gibeon, spake unto me in the house of the LORD, in the presence of the priests and of all the people, saying,

Jeremiah 28:1 (KJV)

Historical Context for Jeremiah 28:1

People Mentioned

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MattaniahKing of Judah, uncle of Jehoiachin (2KI 24:17)
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Hananiahthe [false] prophet, son of Azzur (JER 28:1)
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Azzurfather of Hananiah (JER 28:1)
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G-dHoly, Holy, Holy (ISA 6:3) and too many others to fit here

Commentary on Jeremiah 28:1

And it came to pass the same year, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, in the fourth year—Zedekiah reigned 597-586 BC, making this 594/593 BC, just three years after the first Babylonian deportation. Hananiah the son of Azur the prophet—the term navi (נָבִיא, prophet) is used, showing Hananiah claimed legitimate prophetic office. His name means 'Yahweh is gracious,' ironically appropriate for someone preaching false grace. Which was of Gibeon—a priestly city (Joshua 21:17), suggesting Hananiah had religious credentials. Spake unto me in the house of the LORD, in the presen...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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