Jeremiah 1:2

The Call of Jeremiah · Jeremiah 1:1–19
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Translations

Modern
The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,
Traditional
To whom the word of the Lord came in the days of Josiah the son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reign.
Literal
…to whom the word of YHWH came in the days of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah, in the thirteenth year of his reigning.
Latin
Quod factum est verbum Domini ad eum in diebus Josiæ filii Amon, regis Juda, in tertiodecimo anno regni ejus.

Original

Hebrew
English
The word of the LORD came to Jeremiah in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah son of Amon king of Judah,

Notes

Jehoahaz and Jehoiachin are not on this list of kings. Each ruled for less than three months.

Jeremiah's call is shown as a conversation. God spoke like a king to Jeremiah. Jeremiah's objections show he understood himself well. God answered his objections with promises and strong visions.

Theme notes and profiles

Jeremiah Josiah

Events

People

Amon: King of Judah, son of Manasseh Josiah: King of Judah known for his religious reforms Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah (Person) Ordain, Ordination

Topics

Prophets: Inspiration of Prophets: Jeremiah Time: Eras from Which, Computed: Accession of Kings