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Jeremiah 22

Jeremiah 22:4

A Warning to Judah’s Kings · Jeremiah 22:1–5
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Translations

Modern
For if you will indeed carry out these commands, then kings who sit on David’s throne will enter through the gates of this palace riding on chariots and horses—they and their officials and their people.
Traditional
For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.
Literal
For if you will indeed carry out this word, then shall enter in the gates of this house kings sitting on the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses—he and his servants and his people.
Latin
Si enim facientes feceritis verbum istud, ingredientur per portas domus hujus reges sedentes de genere David super thronum ejus, et ascendentes currus et equos, ipsi, et servi, et populus eorum.

Original

Hebrew
English
For if you will indeed carry out these commands, then kings who sit on David’s throne will enter through the gates of this palace riding on chariots and horses—they and their officials and their people.

Notes

Jeremiah 22:1–5

Jeremiah gave a message based on the Sinai covenant. It outlined the duties of a king of Judah. If the king fulfilled these duties, the dynasty of David would continue in Jerusalem. If the king refused, the palace and kingdom would vanish.

Jeremiah 22:1–23:8

This collection of messages to the last kings from David's line in Judah ends with a promise. God will one day appoint a true descendant of David to lead his people.

Theme notes and profiles

Basic Laws

Events

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (Old Testament) Book of Jeremiah Jehoiakim Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Blessing: Contingent Upon Obedience Chariot: Kings Ride In Contingencies in Divine Government of Man Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Justice: General Scriptures Concerning Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness