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Jeremiah
Jeremiah was the chief author of the book that bears his name. He
was the son of Hilkiah, a priest in the line of Abiathar, who lived at
Anathoth. Because he was raised in a Levitical tribe, Jeremiah learned a
high regard for the law of the Lord and the importance of the temple and
priesthood.
Jeremiah prophesied during the reigns of Judah's last kings.
His prophetic ministry was during the days of Josiah (640-609 B.C.)
until Jerusalem's fall in the reign of Zedekiah (598-586 B.C.). The
prophet of the LORD GOD was a deeply spiritual man, and was completely
dedicated to Him. In spite of his timid nature, he was able to overcome
his shyness by his fervent love for God. Although Jeremiah's message was
one of inevitable judgment upon Judah, he also delivered news of great
consolation. He spoke of God dealing again with a repentant people in a
new covenant through which the promised blessings would be realized. His
prophecy extended deeply into times to come, when the great final
gathering of God's people to Himself for the Messiah's everlasting
reign.
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