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Jeremiah 37:11 · KJV

"And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army,"

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Passage Context

9Thus saith the LORD; Deceive not yourselves, saying, The Chaldeans shall surely depart from us: for they shall not depart.
10For though ye had smitten the whole army of the Chaldeans that fight against you, and there remained but wounded men among them, yet should they rise up every man in his tent, and burn this city with fire.
11And it came to pass, that when the army of the Chaldeans was broken up from Jerusalem for fear of Pharaoh's army,
12Then Jeremiah went forth out of Jerusalem to go into the land of Benjamin, to separate himself thence in the midst of the people.
13And when he was in the gate of Benjamin, a captain of the ward was there, whose name was Irijah, the son of Shelemiah, the son of Hananiah; and he took Jeremiah the prophet, saying, Thou fallest away to the Chaldeans.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do I react to fear in my life?

2

What does it mean for me to trust in God during uncertain times?

3

When have I experienced a temporary relief from a difficult situation?

Life Application

faith

In moments of fear, remember that God is in control. Use these times to deepen your trust in Him.

relationships

When facing conflict, consider stepping back to assess the situation. Sometimes, a pause can provide clarity and peace.

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

The site of the temple and the heart of Jewish worship, it was under siege and faced destruction during this tumultuous period.

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