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Jeremiah 20:1

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 20:1

Verse 1 of 18

Scripture focus

Now Pashur the son of Immer the priest, who [was] also chief governor in the house of the LORD, heard that Jeremiah prophesied these things.

Jeremiah 20:1 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 20:1

Theological / Devotional

Son of Immer. This information distinguishes him from “Pashur the son of Melchiah” (ch. 21:1). The son of Immer was possibly the father of the “Gedaliah” mentioned in ch. 38:1-4, who was one of the princes who later opposed Jeremiah’s efforts.

Chief governor. That is, “a deputy leader,” evidently close to the high priest in rank. His high position in the Temple would account for his leading in the aggressive actions against Jeremiah (vs. 2, 3), particularly since the prophet had delivered his message to the people “in the court of the Lord’s house” (see ch. 19:14, 15). The events of ch. 20 apparently follow immediately those of ch. 19 (see on ch. 19:1).

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