Jeremiah 26:1-7

DESTRUCTION THREATENED, Jeremiah 26:1-7.

This chapter adds some historical details to the prophecies which are given more at length in chapters 7-9. It more definitely marks the time, gives the language, and narrates the circumstances. It is distinguished by a special heading which separates it from the prophecies preceding and following. But in subject-matter it is closely joined to what follows, and has the same note of time as the next chapter. Chapters 27-29 are closely related to chapter 25, being a fuller treatment of the subject of the captivity, and especially a counter assertion to Hananiah’s false prophecy, which promised a speedy release and return to their own land. Between these comes chapter 26 as an interesting historical interlude, bringing out the position of Jeremiah and his relations to the people, and also their temper at this time, immediately preceding their downfall.