1. Introduction to the Prophecies of Jeremiah Jeremiah and Lamentations
Through the Bible in a Year
Xavier Reyna, Director
Ben Compere, Editor
Wayman Lim, Choir Director
Susan Turner, Prayer Warrior
May 27, 2017
“… there rose Jeremiah, the prophet of God’s judgment, who speaking on behalf of YHWH, might be called the prophet of the last chance.” Thomas Cahill, “The Gifts of the Jews”
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

2. We Study Jeremiah and Lamentations Together Because:
Message
We Study Jeremiah and Lamentations Together Because:
Same author – Jeremiah
Same subject – God’s judgment on Judah and Jerusalem
Same historical background – Babylon is boss
“Jeremiah is a heart-broken prophet with a heart-breaking message. He labors for more than 40 years proclaiming a message of doom to the stiff-necked people of Judah. Despised and persecuted by his countrymen, Jeremiah bathes his harsh prophecies in tears of compassion.” “Talk Thru the Old Testament”
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

3. Jeremiah and Lamentations Are Grouped With the Major Prophets
Canon
Jeremiah and Lamentations Are Grouped With the Major Prophets
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

4. A Prophet Speaks for the Lord in Two Ways:
FORTHTELLS the word of God
Denounce sin
Proclaim judgment
Plead for repentance
Encourage obedience
FORETELLS the word of God
Predicts future events
Most prophetic
material deals with Forthtelling.
A prophet is part of a rare human breed that can expose the corruption of the human society, seeing through its rationalizations and conventions.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

5. Jeremiah: The Man Son of Hilkiah, a priest (1:1)
Born in the village of Anathoth: 3 miles from Jerusalem (1:1)
Prophetic call in 13th year of Josiah’s reign BC (1:2)
Ministry ended during Zedekiah’s reign after the fall of Jerusalem BC (1:3)
Appointed a prophet to the nations before he was born (1:5)
Prophetic call came when he was still a youth (1:6)
Never married (16:1-4) at God’s direction
Suffered much at the hands of his fellow Jews, priests, prophets and kings who considered him a traitor
Called the “weeping prophet” (9:1) due to concern for people
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

6. Jeremiah’s Message is Threefold
Repentance
Judgment
Restoration
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

7. Message
Repentance
Initially, Jeremiah calls the nation of Judah to genuine repentance. If Judah returns to God judgment will be avoided.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

8. Message
Judgment
Eventually, it became apparent that the people had no intention of abandoning their idolatry, sexual immorality and social injustice. Jeremiah warned them of the approaching subjugation to Babylon was a judgment from God.
They must submit to Babylon and take their punishment or the judgment will increase to include destruction of Jerusalem and the temple and deportation to Babylon.
This message of judgment angered the Jews and caused Jeremiah to be viewed as a traitor. As a result the Jews consistently rebelled against Babylon and persecuted him more intensely than any other Hebrew prophet ever had been.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

9. Message
Judgment…2
Jeremiah also prophesied judgment on nine nations surrounding Judah (chapters 46 – 51). Particular emphasis is given for Babylon (Chapters 50 and 51).
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

10. Message
Restoration
After the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC Jeremiah encourages Judah with promises of a future time of restoration and return of the exiles after 70 years captivity in Babylon.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

11. Jeremiah Prophesied Just Before the Babylonian Exile
Chronology
Jeremiah Prophesied Just Before the Babylonian Exile
Jer.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

12. Tips for Understanding Jeremiah’s Prophecies
Historical background
The failure of Judah to repent, their subsequent defeat by Babylon, the destruction of Jerusalem, the temple and the exile of the people
Theological perspective
The people are being judged by the Lord for their sins but there is hope for the remnant
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

13. History
Understanding Near Eastern History is Critical to Understanding Jeremiah
“Anyone who attempts to read the book without knowing something of the times will be more bewildered that ever.
The arrangement of the book is complex and the variety of materials is considerable. If one lacks any sort of historical anchorage as well, the book is a bewildering one.” J. A. Thompson, “The Book of Jeremiah”
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

14. Four Historical Keys to Unlocking Jeremiah’s Prophecies
History
Four Historical Keys to Unlocking Jeremiah’s Prophecies
The Assyrian Empire is in decline
The Babylonians are on the rise
Egypt is eager to assert her authority
Judah is caught in the middle of the struggle for power among these three nations
“The prophet spoke at a time when the ancient Near East was in an almost unparalleled state of ferment.” R.K. Harrison, “Jeremiah and Lamentations”
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

15. Major Historical Events Show the Turbulent Times of Jeremiah
History
Major Historical Events Show the Turbulent Times of Jeremiah
Date
Event
627
Jeremiah called to be a prophet. Ashurbanipal, the last great Assyrian king, dies.
612
Nineveh, capital of Assyria falls to Babylon
609
Egypt marches north to aid Assyria against Babylon. Judah. intercepts Egypt. Josiah killed in battle of Megiddo. Judah becomes Egyptian vassal. Pharaoh deposes Josiah's successor, Jehoahaz; replaces him with Jehoiakim.
605
Egyptian army routed at Carchemish by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon.
604
Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon subdues Syria, Judah and Philistia. Judah becomes Babylonian vassal.
598
After not paying tribute for 3 years, Judah allies with Egypt against Babylon. Babylon attacks Judah.
597
Jehoiakim dies. Judah falls to Babylon. Jehoiachin, the successor king is deported to Babylon and Zedekiah is chosen to rule.
588
Zedekiah breaks with Babylon under pressure from pro-Egyptian Jews. Jerusalem under siege for 18 months
587
Babylon breaks into Jerusalem: city plundered and burned; temple destroyed; people deported; Governor Gedaliah assassinated; Jeremiah taken to Egypt.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

16. The Saga of Judah’s Kings Further Shows the Turbulence of the Times
History
The Saga of Judah’s Kings Further Shows the Turbulence of the Times
King
Reign
Reason for Ascension
Reason for Cessation
Josiah
Assassination of predecessor
Killed by Egyptians at Megiddo.
Jehoahaz
(Shallum)
609
(3 months)
Death of predecessor by Egyptians at battle of Megiddo.
Deported to Egypt as consequence of defeat at Megiddo.
Jehoiakim
(Eliakim)
Installed by Egypt as a consequence of battle of Megiddo.
Three years behind on tribute to Babylon. Died while Jerusalem under siege by Babylon.
Jehoiachin
(Jeconiah)
Replaced the deceased Jehoiakim.
Deported to Babylon as a result of the failure to pay tribute.
Zedekiah
(Mattaniah)
Installed by Babylon after destruction of Jerusalem and temple. Moved to Mizpah.
Rebelled against. Babylon. Sons killed and his eyes put out. Deported to Babylon.
Gedaliah
586
Appointed by Babylon.
Assassinated by pro-Egypt Jews.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

17. Summary of the Book of Jeremiah
Jeremiah was called by the Lord to preach a message of judgment on the idolatrous and immoral nation of Judah. He prophesied for approximately 40 years during the reigns of five kings of Judah and during the battles for political supremacy of the region among Assyria, Egypt and Babylon.
His message of judgment of the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple by Babylon and the deportation of Jews to Babylon for a 70 year exile was violently opposed by every segment of Jewish society: kings, priests, prophets and the people. He was regularly ignored, ridiculed, arrested and imprisoned, beaten and threatened with death. His constant admonition to submit to Babylon as the vessel of God’s judgment was an unpopular and readily dismissed message.
But, Jeremiah also prophesied a time of restoration for Judah when God will establish a heart based covenant with them through a “righteous branch” from the line of David.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

18. Message
The Structure of the Book Reinforces the Appointment of Prophet to the Nations
Jeremiah’s Call (Chapter 1)
“See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10
Prophecies to the Jews (Chapters 2-44)
Prophecies to the Gentiles (Chapters 45-51)
The Fall of Jerusalem (Chapter 52)
The book begins with a call to make Jeremiah a prophet to the nations (1:10). It ends with judgments on nations (Chapters 46-51) confirming the promise of the Lord in Chapter 1.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

19. Jeremiah’s Call Historical Setting of Jeremiah’s Ministry (1:1-3)
Selected Exposition
Jeremiah’s Call Historical Setting of Jeremiah’s Ministry (1:1-3)
Jeremiah, the man v.1
Son of Hilkiah, One of the priests of Anathoth
The source of his ministry v.2: the Lord (see also vv. 4,7,8,9,11,12,13,14,19)
The time of his ministry v. 3
Josiah through Zedekiah ( BC)
The climax of his ministry v. 3
Deportation of Judah to Babylon
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

20. Jeremiah’s Call Jeremiah’s Call to the Nations ( 1:4-10)
Selected Exposition
Jeremiah’s Call Jeremiah’s Call to the Nations ( 1:4-10)
Before Jeremiah was born the Lord vv. 4,5
KNEW him
SET him APART
APPOINTED him prophet to the nations
Jeremiah’s reluctance vv. 6-8
Only a youth
Poor speaker
The Lord’s message vv. 9,10
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

21. Six Verbs in Jeremiah 1:10 Anticipate the Entire Message of Jeremiah
Selected Exposition
Six Verbs in Jeremiah 1:10 Anticipate the Entire Message of Jeremiah
“See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10
Six Verbs of Jeremiah 1:10
Uproot
Tear down
Destroy
Overthrow
Build
Plant
Judgment and restoration are the two topics that dominate the message of Jeremiah.
Judgment
Restoration
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

22. Selected Exposition
Jeremiah’s Call Jeremiah’s Message of Judgment (1:11-16) The Two Visions
The almond branch vv. 11, 12
Signifies the Lord is watching to see that it happens
The boiling cauldron vv
Signifies judgment to come on Judah from the north
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

23. Jeremiah’s Call Jeremiah’s Ministry of Difficulty (1:17-19)
Selected Exposition
Jeremiah’s Call Jeremiah’s Ministry of Difficulty (1:17-19)
Charge to get ready v. 17
Strength of the Lord v. 18
Fortified city
Iron pillar
Bronze wall
Opposition v. 19
Kings
Priests
Officials
People
Rescue v. 19
Lord’s presence
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

24. Canon
Lamentations and Jeremiah View the Destruction of Jerusalem from Different Perspectives
Jeremiah: (Warning)
Looking Ahead
Lamentations
(Mourning)
Looking Back
Defeat and
Desolation
of Jerusalem
“What Jeremiah prophesied, Lamentations experienced…”
LaSor, Hubbard and Bush, “Old Testament Survey”
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

25. Summary of the Book of Lamentations
In five separate poems, the poet pours out his grief over the fall of the once mighty and proud Jerusalem and the suffering and exile of the Jewish people.
This affliction of the Lord was brought about by the sins of her people, prophets and priests. Yet, because of God’s faithfulness there is hope that the punishment will end and the Lord will return to his people.
Lamentations grips our emotions, not just our intellect.
“The poets learn in sorrow what they teach in song.”
J.S. Baxter, “Explore the Book”
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

26. Lamentation’s Message: Justice and Goodness
Lamentations affirms faith in the justice and goodness of the Lord in view of the national suffering caused by the destruction of Jerusalem and the temple.
“Lamentations served as an expression of sorrow at the destruction of Jerusalem and as a reminder of God’s faithfulness to His word and to His people.” N.L. Geisler, “A Popular Survey of the Old Testament”
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

27. Events Resulting in National Grief
History
Events Resulting in National Grief
Defeat and capture of Judean cities
A siege of Jerusalem for 18 months
Destruction of the city and its buildings
Destruction of the temple
The dwelling place of the Lord
The exile of its people
The fall of Jerusalem is mentioned four times in scripture: 2Kgs 25; Jer. 39:1-11; Jer. 52 and 2 Chron 36:11-21
“It is impossible to overestimate the intensity or depth of suffering that resulted from the fall of Jerusalem in 587 B.C.” W.C. Kaiser, “A Biblical Approach to Personal Suffering”
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

28. Five Poems and One Theme
Analysis
Five Poems and One Theme
Lamentations consists of five separate poems
Each poem is independent of the others
All share a common theme: sorrow over the fall of Jerusalem
Each poem has its own perspective on this theme
Theme: Sorrow over the fall of Jerusalem
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

29. The Book of Lamentations Tears for Jerusalem
Analysis
The Book of Lamentations Tears for Jerusalem
No One to Comfort Her (Chapter 1)
The Lord is an Enemy (Chapter 2)
An Afflicted Man Hopes in the Lord (Chapter 3)
Punishment Greater than Sodom (Chapter 4)
Remember Us and Restore Us (Chapter 5)
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

30. Is Any Suffering Like My Suffering?
No One To
Comfort Her
Chapter 1
Exposition
Is Any Suffering Like My Suffering?
This poem consists of a lamentation by the author (1:1-11) and the personified Jerusalem (1:12-22). The city has been left desolate like a widow with no one to comfort her because of her sins. Jerusalem pleads with God to regard her misery and repay her adversaries .
“The words ‘no one’ or ‘none’ appear 8 times and the ‘sins’ of the nation are referenced four times in chapter 1.”
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

31. The Lord Has Done What He Decreed Long Ago
Is Like An
Enemy
Chapter 2
Exposition
The Lord Has Done What He Decreed Long Ago
In this second poem the author reviews the terrible destruction of the city and the suffering of the people – all of which is attributed to the Lord’s action. The Lord is like an enemy (2:1-12). The sins of the people and the failure of the false prophets are the cause of God’s anger (2:13-19). He cries to the Lord in disbelief over the calamity that has befallen them (2:20-22).
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

32. Great is God’s Faithfulness
Prayer for
Mercy
Chapter 3
Exposition
Great is God’s Faithfulness
The poet explains his suffering and affliction by the Lord (3:1-18). Amid this affliction he has hope for he remembers the compassion and faithfulness of the Lord (3:19-39). He pleads for the people’s repentance and return to Yahweh (3:40-54). Finally, he cries for vengeance against his enemies (3:55-66).
“This poem functions as the literary and theological center of the composition.” Hill and Walton, “A Survey of the Old Testament”
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

33. Before and after the Siege of Jerusalem
Punishment
Greater
Than Sodom
Chapter 4
Exposition
Before and after the Siege of Jerusalem
This fourth lament contrasts the city’s former glory with the horrors of the siege: the cries of starving children and the shriveled bodies of the inhabitants (4:1-11). Have the sins of the people, the prophets and priests brought this calamity upon the city (4:12-16)? Edom, Jerusalem's’ brother, yet long- established enemy, gloats over her defeat, yet is ignorant of her own impending doom (4:21-22).
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

34. Remember Our Affliction Restore Our Glory
Remember Us
And Restore Us
Chapter 5
Exposition
Remember Our Affliction Restore Our Glory
In this last poem (the only non-acrostic) the poet asks the Lord to remember the terrible things that He has brought upon the nation, the city and the people (5:1-18). Then he concludes with a prayer to restore them to their days of former glory – if it is not too late (5:19-22).
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

35. Jeremiah as a Type of Christ
Jeremiah & Jesus
Jeremiah as a Type of Christ
“When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of Man is?’ They replied, ‘Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” Matthew 16:13,14
It is easy to understand why the people might think Jesus is John the Baptist or Elijah.
But why would Jeremiah be mentioned above all other prophets?
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

36. Jeremiah as a Type of Christ
Jeremiah & Jesus
Jeremiah as a Type of Christ
“Certainly, no figure that moves before us anywhere in the Bible comes nearer to expressing the sorrowing, patient, gracious love of Christ over those he suffers to save than does Jeremiah.” J.S. Baxter, “Explore the Book”
Attribute
Jeremiah
Jesus
Called before their birth
1:5
Mt 1:21
Prophet to the nations
1:10; 46:1-51:64
Mt 28:18-20
Considered temple den of robbers
7:11
Mt 21:13; Mk 11:17; Lk 19:46
Never married
16:1-4
Foresaw destruction of Jerusalem and the temple
7:1-15; 25:1-38;
26:1-15
Mt 24:2; Lk 19:41-44
Lk 21:20-24
Wept over Jerusalem
9:1; 14:17
Lk 19:41-44
Valley of Hinnom as place for dead
7:30-34; 19:1-15
Mt 5:21-30; Mk 9:42-49; Lk 12:5
Message of a new covenant
31:31-34
Mt 26:27,26; Mk 14:24,25
Lk 20:20-22
Enemies felt he deserved death
26:1-19; 38:1-13
Mt 26:65-66 among others
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

37. Definition of Success Jeremiah prophesied for over 40 years.
Application
Definition of Success
Jeremiah prophesied for over 40 years.
His audience did not repent.
They ignored, ridiculed, arrested and imprisoned, beat and threatened him with death.
Jeremiah was not successful by the standard of producing results.
He was successful by the standard of being faithful to the Lord’s calling.
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

38. Jeremiah’s Success with God Cost Him
Application
Jeremiah’s Success with God Cost Him
An opportunity for marriage and family
Physical injuries
Emotional turmoil and anguish
Social and political ostracism
Time in prison
“The prophet Jeremiah’s life illustrates how costly serving the Lord can be.” Arnold and Beyer, “Encountering the Old Testament”
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

39. Jeremiah Gives Us a Biblical Approach to Suffering
Application
Jeremiah Gives Us a Biblical Approach to Suffering
We can't deal with suffering by
Ignoring it
Pretending it doesn't exist
Trying to get out of it
Minimizing its pain
We have to go through suffering, remembering that God is with us in it
“Grief is like a heavy weight that never goes away. You will come to peace with it only when you learn how to carry it.” T.A. Norcom
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

40. Jeremiah Gives Us a Biblical Approach to National Judgment
Application
Jeremiah Gives Us a Biblical Approach to National Judgment
The sins of any people will eventually result in the disintegration of that nation
We should never take God’s past blessings as assurance that they will continue when we continue in sin
Our nation and our churches are subject to God’s judgment when they are no longer faithful
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

41. Serving the Lord Can Be Costly for Us, Too
Application
Serving the Lord Can Be Costly for Us, Too
Political correctness
Rise of militant atheism
Aggressive Islamic assaults
Heresies within the evangelical church
“Global war” on Christians
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

42. The first chapter of Jeremiah can be considered as:
TEST
The first chapter of Jeremiah can be considered as:
A national call to repentance
A template for the Lord’s call of a prophet
A guidebook on the handling of idolatry
An introduction and summary of the book
None of the above
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

43. The theme of Lamentations is:
TEST
The theme of Lamentations is:
Grief over the destruction of Jerusalem
Purification of the temple
Revenge against the Babylonians
Corruption of the priesthood
False prophets
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

44. “… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b
TEST
Lamentations was composed around the time of the destruction of Jerusalem:
1406 BC
722 BC
605 BC
597 BC
586 BC
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

45. “… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b
TEST
In view of the national suffering caused by the destruction of Jerusalem, Lamentations’ message concerns the:
Results of having ungodly leaders
Danger of false prophets
Failure to maintain a strong military
Justice and goodness of the Lord
Tragedy of the failure to keep the covenant
“… great is your faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23b

46. The theme of Jeremiah is:
TEST
The theme of Jeremiah is:
Repentance, Judgment, Restoration
Repentance, Judgment, Prophecy
Judgment, Restoration
Judgment, Covenant, Restoration
None of the above
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

47. The Lord appointed Jeremiah a prophet to:
TEST
The Lord appointed Jeremiah a prophet to:
Israel
Judah
Nations
Jerusalem
None of the above
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10

48. Jeremiah prophesied for which 40 years:
TEST
Jeremiah prophesied for which 40 years:
627 to 587 BC
645 to 605 BC
605 to 565 BC
586 to 546 BC
None of the above
 ”See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” Jeremiah 1:10