Jeremiah 37:2 Meaning
But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land, did hearken unto the words of the LORD, which he spake by the prophet Jeremiah.
Context Explained
1And king Zedekiah the son of Josiah reigned instead of Coniah the son of Jehoiakim, whom Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon made king in the land of Judah.
2But neither he, nor his servants, nor the people of the land, did hearken unto the words of the LORD, which he spake by the prophet Jeremiah.
3And Zedekiah the king sent Jehucal the son of Shelemiah and Zephaniah the son of Maaseiah the priest to the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Pray now unto the LORD our God for us.
4Now Jeremiah came in and went out among the people: for they had not put him into prison.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Matthew 23:37
Both passages reflect God's lament over a people who refuse to listen to His messengers.
Hebrews 12:25
This verse warns against rejecting God's voice, similar to the people's response to Jeremiah.
Acts 7:51
Both verses highlight the stubbornness of people in rejecting God's words through His prophets.
Source: Jeremiah 37:2