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Jeremiah 36:22 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Jeremiah 36:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Jeremiah chapter 36 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him.”
Jeremiah 36:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Jeremiah 36:22
Now the king sat in the winterhouse in the ninth month: and there was a fire on the hearth burning before him. The winterhouse (bet hachoref, בֵּית הַחֹרֶף) was a separate palace structure designed for cold weather, featuring thick walls and small windows to retain heat. The ninth month (Kislev, כִּסְלֵו, November-December) was indeed winter in Judah's hill country, requiring fires for comfort. The fire on the hearth (ha'ach lifanav, הָאָח לְפָנָיו, literally "the brazier before him") becomes a weapon in the next verses.This domestic detail is theologically loaded. The king sits in warmth, com...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Jeremiah 36:22
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“and the great houses will have an end”
“so have you dealt treacherously with me”
“king of Judah”
“I will build me a wide house and spacious chambers”