Jeremiah 1:1

King James Version (KJV)

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

Translations

Jeremiah 1:1 - Amplified Bible

THE WORDS of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin [two or three miles north of Jerusalem],

Jeremiah 1:1 - American Standard Version

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

Jeremiah 1:1 - Bible in Basic English

The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

Jeremiah 1:1 - Darby Bible

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkijah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

Jeremiah 1:1 - English Standard Version

The words of Jeremiah, the son of Hilkiah, one of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin,

Jeremiah 1:1 - King James Version

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests that were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

Jeremiah 1:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Palabras de Jeremìas, hijo de Hilcìas, de los sacerdotes que habitaban en Anatot, en la tierra de Benjamìn,

Jeremiah 1:1 - The Message

The Message of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah of the family of priests who lived in Anathoth in the country of Benjamin. God’s Message began to come to him during the thirteenth year that Josiah son of Amos reigned over Judah. It continued to come to him during the time Jehoiakim son of Josiah reigned over Judah. And it continued to come to him clear down to the fifth month of the eleventh year of the reign of Zedekiah son of Josiah over Judah, the year that Jerusalem was taken into exile. This is what God said:

Jeremiah 1:1 - New American Standard Bible

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin,

Jeremiah 1:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Palabras de Jeremìas, hijo de Hilcìas, de los sacerdotes que habitaban en Anatot, en la tierra de Benjamìn,

Jeremiah 1:1 - World English Bible

The words of Jeremiah the son of Hilkiah, of the priests who were in Anathoth in the land of Benjamin:

Jeremiah 1:1 - Young's Living Translation

Words of Jeremiah son of Hilkiah, of the priests who [are] in Anathoth, in the land of Benjamin,

Jeremiah 1:1 - Additional Comments

Jeremiah was a priest, so he was of the tribe of Levi. He lived in the city of Anathoth, a small, poor city, about 3 miles north of Jerusalem. He was called the "weeping prophet" because of his deeply emotional writings. His dire predictions were during the last days of Judah, of the fate (the fall) of Jerusalem, the Southern Kingdom of Judah and other nations. His ministry dated from 626 to 586 BC. He was persecuted by the religious leaders and kings, and faced a great deal of hostility and resistance, including an attempted execution. He included a description of the attack on Jerusalem by the Babylonians, and Israel's exile in 586 BC.
Jer 1-25 recounts Jeremiah's prophetic words and actions. Jeremiah prophesied in and around Jerusalem before the city fell in 587 BC. While he is still a young man, God calls Jeremiah to prophesy. Jeremiah condemns those who trust the Temple to deliver them from judgment against their sins (7:1-15). Jeremiah compares God's dealings with his people to a potter molding the clay. After smashing a jar to warn of the destruction ahead, he is arrested (18:1--20:6). Strongly felt laments appear in this section (e.g., 20:7-12).
Jer 26-45 contain memoirs of Jeremiah's life. The scribe Baruch reads Jeremiah's prophecies in the Temple, but the king burns the scroll. Later Jeremiah wears a yoke on his neck to show people they should submit to Babylon. Eventually he is arrested. When the Babylonians capture Jerusalem, Jeremiah remains in Judah for a time before being taken to Egypt.
Jer 46-51 concludes with oracles against foreign nations and another account of the fall of Jerusalem.

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