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Jeremiah 36:10

King James Version (KJV)

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Jeremiah 36:10

Verse 10 of 32

Scripture focus

Then read Baruch in the book the words of Jeremiah in the house of the LORD, in the chamber of Gemariah the son of Shaphan the scribe, in the higher court, at the entry of the new gate of the LORD’S house, in the ears of all the people.

Jeremiah 36:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Jeremiah 36:10

Theological / Devotional

Gemariah. His father was probably that Shaphan who took a leading part in rebuilding the Temple in the reign of Josiah (2 Kings 22:3-6), and in publishing the newly found “book of the law” (2 Kings 22; 23). It is quite evident from these facts that Shaphan was one of the leaders in the revival of the true worship of God. It is small wonder that his sons were supporters of Jeremiah. One of them, Ahikam, protected the prophet (see on Jer. 26:24), and now another, Gemariah, permits Baruch to read “the words of Jeremiah” in his chamber.

The new gate. Some believe that this may have been a prominent part of the reconstruction work completed by Hilkiah and Shaphan (2 Kings 22:3-6).

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