Jeremiah 22:4 · KJV
"For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people."
King James Version
What does Jeremiah 22:4 mean? →Passage Context
2And say, Hear the word of the LORD, O king of Judah, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates:
3Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.
4For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
5But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the LORD, that this house shall become a desolation.
6For thus saith the LORD unto the king's house of Judah; Thou art Gilead unto me, and the head of Lebanon: yet surely I will make thee a wilderness, and cities which are not inhabited.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to be part of a legacy?
2
How do you view leadership in your life?
3
When have you felt the weight of responsibility in your decisions?
Life Application
legacy
Consider how your actions today will impact future generations and strive to leave a positive legacy.
leadership
Embrace opportunities to lead by example in your community, reflecting the values you wish to promote.
Connection to Jesus
messianic prophecy
This verse speaks of kings from the line of David, which connects to Jesus as the fulfillment of that lineage.
See also: Matthew 1:1
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