Jeremiah sends a letter to the Judeans who are exiled in Babylon. Through this letter the Lord encourages them to settle in Babylon and to raise families there. The Lord promises to return the people to their land after seventy years. At the same time false prophets, such as Shemaiah, proclaim lies to the people.
BibleGateway: Jeremiah 29 ESV Text: Jeremiah 29 Jeremiah 29 (Listen) Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles 29:1 These are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the… Read More »Jeremiah sends a letter to the Judeans who are exiled in Babylon. Through this letter the Lord encourages them to settle in Babylon and to raise families there. The Lord promises to return the people to their land after seventy years. At the same time false prophets, such as Shemaiah, proclaim lies to the people.